Riverwalk car park 1 Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Riverwalk car park 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 447 of 470 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Riverwalk car park 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 315 of 470 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 4SL
- Capacity
- 470 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Underground
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Framwelgate Waterside
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: The Riverwalk (38m), The Three Bridges (49m), The Head of Steam (70m)
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 Riverwalk car park 1
As a town centre car park in Durham, Riverwalk car park 1 is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. 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
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Riverwalk car park 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 470 spaces, that is roughly 446 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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
There are 30 car parks across Durham, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. 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.
What’s near Riverwalk car park 1
Within a 500-metre walk there are 9 shops, 20 places to eat or drink and 11 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Riverwalk, about 38 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 78 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 275 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Riverwalk car park 1 have?
Riverwalk car park 1 in Durham has 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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 447 of 470 spaces in use.
When is Riverwalk car park 1 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Riverwalk car park 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 315 of 470 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Riverwalk car park 1?
Riverwalk car park 1 is a town centre car park with underground parking.