John Street Parking, Barnsley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- S70 1DL
- Capacity
- ~112 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Barnsley Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About John Street
John Street sits in Barnsley town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 112 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Barnsley Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
John Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 112 spaces, that is roughly 95 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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 Barnsley
Barnsley has a good range of parking with 16 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If John Street is full, Car Park (way/1450075216) is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does John Street have?
John Street in Barnsley has approximately 112 parking spaces.
Is parking free at John Street?
John Street is a paid car park.
When is John Street busiest?
John Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is John Street quietest?
The quietest period for John Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is John Street?
John Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Barnsley Council.