Howlands Park & Ride Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Howlands Park & Ride
Howlands Park & Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Durham, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. With approximately 153 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. The car park is managed by Durham County Council.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Durham
There are 30 car parks across Durham, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Howlands Park & Ride, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Howlands Park & Ride have?
Howlands Park & Ride in Durham has approximately 153 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Howlands Park & Ride busiest?
Howlands Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Howlands Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Howlands Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Howlands Park & Ride?
Howlands Park & Ride is a park and ride car park, operated by Durham County Council.