Park Place East (Long Stay) Parking, Darlington
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Park Place East (Long Stay)
Positioned within walking distance of Darlington’s main streets, Park Place East (Long Stay) caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 95 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Darlington Borough 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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Darlington
Darlington has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Park Place East (Long Stay) full, Town Hall Car Park (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Park Place East (Long Stay) have?
Park Place East (Long Stay) in Darlington has approximately 95 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Park Place East (Long Stay)?
Park Place East (Long Stay) is a paid car park.
When is Park Place East (Long Stay) busiest?
Park Place East (Long Stay) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Park Place East (Long Stay) quietest?
The quietest period for Park Place East (Long Stay) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Park Place East (Long Stay)?
Park Place East (Long Stay) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Darlington Borough Council.