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

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About Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Bishop Auckland’s main streets, Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 49 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Durham County Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 49 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Parking in Bishop Auckland

There are 5 car parks across Bishop Auckland, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park full, Victoria Avenue Short Stay Car Park (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

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