New Market Parking, Chester — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does New Market Car Park have?"

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

Q: "Is parking free at New Market Car Park?"

"New Market Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is New Market Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "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."

Q: "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."

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

Key facts

Postcode: CH1 2NR
Capacity: ~803 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Cheshire West and Chester Council

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
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About New Market Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Chester’s main streets, New Market Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 803 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. 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

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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

New Market Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 803 spaces, that is roughly 723 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 80 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

There are 24 car parks across Chester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. 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.

Nearby Car Parks

Trinity Street Car Park 137m away Linenhall Car Park 169m away Watergate Street Car park 322m away Garden Lane Car Park 359m away Frodsham Street Car Park 403m away

More car parks in Chester

Bache Station ~61 spaces Boughton Park and Ride Car Park ~1034 spaces Car Park 2, Chester ~217 spaces Car Park 2, Chester ~231 spaces Car Park, Chester ~140 spaces Chester Zoo Gatehouse Car Park ~107 spaces Chester Zoo Car Park ~4989 spaces Christleton Road Pay and Display ~23 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0