The Seam (Upper & Lower) Parking, Barnsley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About The Seam (Upper & Lower)
Rail users heading to and from Barnsley station will find The Seam (Upper & Lower) conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 838 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Barnsley
With 16 car parks in Barnsley, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find The Seam (Upper & Lower) full, Grahams Orchard (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Seam (Upper & Lower) have?
The Seam (Upper & Lower) in Barnsley has approximately 838 parking spaces.
Is parking free at The Seam (Upper & Lower)?
The Seam (Upper & Lower) is a paid car park.
When is The Seam (Upper & Lower) busiest?
The Seam (Upper & Lower) tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is The Seam (Upper & Lower) quietest?
The quietest period for The Seam (Upper & Lower) is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is The Seam (Upper & Lower)?
The Seam (Upper & Lower) is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.