Northgate Parking, Chichester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Northgate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 623 of 853 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Northgate is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 597 of 853 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PO19 1BJ
- Capacity
- 853 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 11
- Nearest road
- Northgate
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: Chichester Tennis Club (114m), Chichester Racquets And Fitness Club (164m), Chichester Festival Theatre (165m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Northgate
Visitors to leisure facilities in Chichester will find parking at Northgate, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. At approximately 853 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. 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
Northgate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 853 spaces, that is roughly 640 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 213 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Chichester
With 17 car parks in Chichester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Northgate full, St. Cyriac’s (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Northgate
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 2 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Chichester Tennis Club (sports centre), about 114 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 242 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 41 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 Northgate have?
Northgate in Chichester has 853 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Northgate?
Northgate is a paid car park.
When is Northgate busiest?
Northgate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 623 of 853 spaces in use.
When is Northgate quietest?
The best time to find a space at Northgate is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 597 of 853 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Northgate?
Northgate is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.