803 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for New Market Car Park, Chester.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About New Market Car Park

Located in the heart of Chester, New Market Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a major parking facility with approximately 803 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

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. Should you find New Market Car Park full, Trinity Street Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does New Market Car Park have?

New Market Car Park in Chester has approximately 803 parking spaces.

Is parking free at New Market Car Park?

New Market Car Park is a paid car park.

When is New Market Car Park busiest?

New Market Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is New Market Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for New Market Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is New Market Car Park?

New Market Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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