Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park Parking, Chester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 57 of 66 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 46 of 66 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CH1 3HS
- Capacity
- 66 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Blue badge bays
- 3
- Nearest road
- Delamere Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: Northgate Arena (135m), Hoole Way (148m), Chester Fire Station (162m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park
Located in the heart of Chester, Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 66 spaces, 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.
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 66 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 66 spaces, that is roughly 56 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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
With 24 car parks in Chester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Delamere Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 4 shops, 6 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Northgate Arena (sports centre), about 135 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 199 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 282 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park have?
Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park in Chester has 66 parking spaces.
When is Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park busiest?
Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 57 of 66 spaces in use.
When is Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 46 of 66 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park?
Gorse Stacks (West) Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.