Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 314 of ~424 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 399 of ~424 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 1SR
- Capacity
- ~424 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Durham County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 39 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A
As a park and ride in Durham, Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 424 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. Durham County Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 424 spaces, that is roughly 318 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 106 free. Quietest times: 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. Should you find Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A full, Coach Parking (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A have?
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A in Durham has approximately 424 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A?
Parking at Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is free of charge.
When is Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A busiest?
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 314 of ~424 spaces in use.
When is Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A quietest?
The best time to find a space at Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 399 of ~424 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A?
Belmont Park & Ride - Car Park A is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.