470 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Riverwalk car park 1, Durham.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
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Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Riverwalk car park 1

Riverwalk car park 1 sits in Durham town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. This is a major parking facility with approximately 470 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is an underground car park, offering fully covered parking below ground level — sheltered from the weather but with limited headroom for taller vehicles. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Parking in Durham

Durham has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Riverwalk car park 1 is full, Odeon Luxe Parking (Riverwalk car park 2) is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Riverwalk car park 1 have?

Riverwalk car park 1 in Durham has approximately 470 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Riverwalk car park 1?

Riverwalk car park 1 is a paid car park.

When is Riverwalk car park 1 busiest?

Riverwalk car park 1 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Riverwalk car park 1 quietest?

The quietest period for Riverwalk car park 1 is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Riverwalk car park 1?

Riverwalk car park 1 is a town centre car park with underground parking.

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