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

Q: "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."

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

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

36 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

Key facts

Postcode: DL1 5PZ
Capacity: ~36 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
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

Located in the heart of Darlington, Short Stay provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. The car park has approximately 36 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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 36 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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

There are 13 car parks across Darlington, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Short Stay is full, Town Hall Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. 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 36 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 with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Town Hall Car Park 115m away Feethams Multi-Storey Car Park 150m away Abbots Yard 188m away Short Stay 313m away East Street Car Park 315m away

More car parks in Darlington

Brick Train Car Parking ~49 spaces East Street Multi-Storey ~338 spaces East Street Multi-Storey Garden Street Car Park ~76 spaces Grange Road car park ~37 spaces Park Place East (Long Stay) ~95 spaces Short Stay Car Park, Darlington ~32 spaces

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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