Abbots Yard Parking, Darlington

Q: "How many parking spaces does Abbots Yard have?"

"Abbots Yard in Darlington has approximately 94 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Abbots Yard?"

"Abbots Yard is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Abbots Yard busiest?"

"Abbots Yard tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Abbots Yard quietest?"

"The quietest period for Abbots Yard is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Abbots Yard?"

"Abbots Yard is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Darlington Borough Council."

94 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: DL3 7JD
Capacity: ~94 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Darlington Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Abbots Yard, Darlington.
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 Abbots Yard

As a town centre car park in Darlington, Abbots Yard is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. The car park has approximately 94 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Darlington Borough 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Abbots Yard is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 94 spaces, that is roughly 85 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Darlington

Darlington has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Short Stay, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Abbots Yard have?

Abbots Yard in Darlington has approximately 94 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Abbots Yard?

Abbots Yard is a paid car park.

When is Abbots Yard busiest?

Abbots Yard tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Abbots Yard quietest?

The quietest period for Abbots Yard is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Abbots Yard?

Abbots Yard is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Darlington Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Short Stay 178m away Short Stay 188m away Short Stay 198m away Town Hall Car Park 286m away East Street Multi-Storey 318m away

More car parks in Darlington

Brick Train Car Parking ~49 spaces East Street Multi-Storey East Street Car Park ~72 spaces Feethams Multi-Storey Car Park ~650 spaces Garden Street Car Park ~76 spaces Grange Road car park ~37 spaces Park Place East (Long Stay) ~95 spaces

See all 13 car parks in Darlington →

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