Short Stay Car Park, Darlington Parking, Darlington

32 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 29 of ~32 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 22 of ~32 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DL3 7DX
Capacity: ~32 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid
Nearest road: Barnard Street
Other car parks within 500m: 8

Nearby landmarks: Bondgate Methodist (62m), Bondgate roundabout (120m), The Majestic (145m)

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 Car Park, Darlington

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is a car park in Darlington town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. The car park has approximately 32 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. There is a charge for parking.

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

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 32 spaces, that is roughly 29 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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. Should you find Short Stay Car Park, Darlington full, Short Stay Car Park, Darlington (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Short Stay Car Park, Darlington

Within a 500-metre walk there are 9 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Bondgate Methodist (place of worship), about 62 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 298 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 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 Short Stay Car Park, Darlington have?

Short Stay Car Park, Darlington in Darlington has approximately 32 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 29 of ~32 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 22 of ~32 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 Car Park, Darlington 35m away Abbots Yard 198m away Short Stay Car Park, Darlington 344m away Grange Road car park 366m away Feethams Multi-Storey Car Park 425m away

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Brick Train Car Parking ~49 spaces East Street Multi-Storey 338 spaces East Street Multi-Storey East Street Car Park ~72 spaces Garden Street Car Park ~76 spaces Park Place East (Long Stay) ~95 spaces Town Hall Car Park

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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