Riverwalk car park 1 Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 4SL
- Capacity
- ~470 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 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.
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.