John Street Parking, Barnsley — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does John Street have?"

"John Street in Barnsley has approximately 112 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at John Street?"

"John Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is John Street busiest?"

"John Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 97 of ~112 spaces in use."

Q: "When is John Street quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at John Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 78 of ~112 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is John Street?"

"John Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Barnsley Council."

112 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

John Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 97 of ~112 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at John Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 78 of ~112 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: S70 1DL
Capacity: ~112 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Barnsley Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for John Street, Barnsley.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 97 of ~112 spaces in use.

When is John Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at John Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 78 of ~112 spaces free.

What kind of car park is John Street?

John Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Barnsley Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Car Park (way/1450075216) 91m away Car Park (way/170670617) 199m away The Glass Works Shopper Car Park 269m away Market Gate Car Park 355m away Mark Street 380m away

More car parks in Barnsley

Car Park, Barnsley ~220 spaces Grahams Orchard ~46 spaces Main Car Park ~130 spaces Peel Parade ~92 spaces Pitt Street ~80 spaces Public Parking 1 ~95 spaces Public Parking 2 ~314 spaces Public Parking 3 ~106 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0