Prince Bishops Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 3UJ
- Capacity
- ~400 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Underground
- 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 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Prince Bishops
Prince Bishops sits in Durham town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At approximately 400 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is an underground car park, offering fully covered parking below ground level — sheltered from the weather but with limited headroom for taller vehicles. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Prince Bishops is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 400 spaces, that is roughly 380 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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
Durham has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Prince Bishops full, Marriot Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Prince Bishops have?
Prince Bishops in Durham has approximately 400 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Prince Bishops?
Prince Bishops is a paid car park.
When is Prince Bishops busiest?
Prince Bishops tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Prince Bishops quietest?
The quietest period for Prince Bishops is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Prince Bishops?
Prince Bishops is a town centre car park with underground parking.