"How many parking spaces does The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) have?"

"The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) in Barnsley has approximately 838 parking spaces."

"Is parking free at The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower)?"

"The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) is a paid car park."

"When is The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) busiest?"

"The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

"When is The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) quietest?"

"The quietest period for The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) is typically Sundays."

The Seam (Upper & Lower) Parking, Barnsley

Q: "What kind of car park is The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower)?"

"The Seam (Upper \u0026 Lower) is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council."

838 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: S70 2AG
Capacity: ~838 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Seam (Upper & Lower), Barnsley.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About The Seam (Upper & Lower)

The Seam (Upper & Lower) is a surface car park near Barnsley railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. 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. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

When to Visit

Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. 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.

Busyness in detail

The Seam (Upper & Lower) is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 838 spaces, that is roughly 670 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 168 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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 The Seam (Upper & Lower) is full, Grahams Orchard is around 400m away and worth considering. 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.

Nearby Car Parks

Grahams Orchard 372m away Peel Parade 439m away Market Gate Car Park 462m away The Glass Works Shopper Car Park 491m away Car Park (way/170670617) 525m away

More car parks in Barnsley

Car Park, Barnsley ~220 spaces Car Park, Barnsley ~496 spaces John Street ~112 spaces Main Car Park ~130 spaces Mark Street ~57 spaces Pitt Street ~80 spaces Public Parking 1 ~95 spaces Public Parking 2 ~314 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0