Foundry Lane Pay & Display Car Park - Long Stay Parking, Chester-le-Street

About Foundry Lane Pay & Display Car Park - Long Stay

Foundry Lane Pay & Display Car Park - Long Stay is located close to Chester-le-Street railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With around 43 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. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Durham County Council.

When to Visit

This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. With 43 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Foundry Lane Pay & Display Car Park - Long Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 43 spaces, that is roughly 34 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Chester-le-Street

There are 18 car parks across Chester-le-Street, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Foundry Lane Pay & Display Car Park - Long Stay is full, Middle Chare Pay & Display Car Park - Short Stay is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.