Short Stay Car Park, Darlington Parking, Darlington
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DL3 7DX
- Capacity
- ~32 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 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. 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 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 full, Short Stay (just a short walk away) is the closest option. 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 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington quietest?
The quietest period for Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Darlington?
Short Stay Car Park, Darlington is a town centre car park.