Short Stay Car Park, Darlington Parking, Darlington

Q: "How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Darlington have?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Darlington in Darlington has approximately 48 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Darlington?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington busiest?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 44 of ~48 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 33 of ~48 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is a town centre car park."

48 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 44 of ~48 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 33 of ~48 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DL3 7AF
Capacity: ~48 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Short Stay Car Park, Darlington, 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 Short Stay

Short Stay is a car park in Darlington town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 48 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. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 48 spaces, that is roughly 43 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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

With 13 car parks in Darlington, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Short Stay is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Darlington have?

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington in Darlington has approximately 48 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Darlington?

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is a paid car park.

When is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington busiest?

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 44 of ~48 spaces in use.

When is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington quietest?

The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 33 of ~48 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington?

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Short Stay 35m away Abbots Yard 178m away Short Stay 313m away Grange Road car park 337m away Feethams Multi-Storey Car Park 391m away

More car parks in Darlington

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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