Main Car Park Parking, Barnard Castle
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DL12 8YB
- Capacity
- ~153 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Main Car Park
Main Car Park is a car park in Barnard Castle, available for general parking. With approximately 153 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Main Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 153 spaces, that is roughly 84 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 69 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Barnard Castle
Main Car Park is one of just 3 car parks in Barnard Castle, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. The nearest alternative is Galgate car park, around 400m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Main Car Park have?
Main Car Park in Barnard Castle has approximately 153 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Main Car Park busiest?
Main Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Main Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Main Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.