Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park Parking, Bishop Auckland
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 42 of ~49 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 37 of ~49 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DL14 7DU
- Capacity
- ~49 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Durham County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park
As a town centre car park in Bishop Auckland, Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 49 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. 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.
Busyness in detail
Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 49 spaces, that is roughly 42 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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
There are 5 car parks across Bishop Auckland, so you have options if your first choice is full. If Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is full, Victoria Avenue Short Stay Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park have?
Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park in Bishop Auckland has approximately 49 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park?
Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park busiest?
Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 42 of ~49 spaces in use.
When is Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 37 of ~49 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park?
Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.