115 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

Key facts

Postcode
DH3 3SN
Capacity
~115 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Durham County Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park, Chester-le-Street.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon591832414650464136322314500
Tue591832414650464136322314500
Wed591832414650464136322314500
Thu591832414650464136322314500
Fri591832465055504641362714500
Sat59183650595955504636239500
Sun059182736363227231495000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park

Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park is a surface car park in Chester-le-Street, available for general parking. With approximately 115 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Durham County Council.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 115 spaces, that is roughly 69 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 46 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 Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street has a good range of parking with 18 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park is full, Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park have?

Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park in Chester-le-Street has approximately 115 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park?

Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park busiest?

Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park?

Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.

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