Belmont Car Park Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Belmont Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 123 of ~216 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Belmont Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 164 of ~216 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 1HP
- Capacity
- ~216 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- 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 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Belmont Car Park
Belmont Car Park offers general parking in Durham for visitors and locals. With approximately 216 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 216 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Belmont Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 216 spaces, that is roughly 119 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 97 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 Durham
With 30 car parks in Durham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Visitors Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Belmont Car Park have?
Belmont Car Park in Durham has approximately 216 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Belmont Car Park?
Belmont Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Belmont Car Park busiest?
Belmont Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 123 of ~216 spaces in use.
When is Belmont Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Belmont Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 164 of ~216 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Belmont Car Park?
Belmont Car Park is a car park with surface parking.