Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park Parking, Bishop Auckland

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. The car park has approximately 30 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. 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. With 30 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Kingsway (Castle Chare) Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 26 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Bishop Auckland

With 5 car parks in Bishop Auckland, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Victoria Avenue Short Stay Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.