30 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park, Bishop Auckland.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park

Located in the heart of Bishop Auckland, Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. The car park has approximately 30 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Durham County Council operates this car park.

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

With 5 car parks in Bishop Auckland, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park is full, Victoria Avenue Short Stay Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park have?

Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park in Bishop Auckland has approximately 30 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park?

Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park busiest?

Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park?

Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.

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