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

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About Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park

Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park sits in Bishop Auckland town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 30 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Durham County Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Parking in Bishop Auckland

There are 5 car parks across Bishop Auckland, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Victoria Avenue Short Stay Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

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