Sidegate car park Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 5SZ
- Capacity
- ~107 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Durham County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sidegate car park
Sidegate car park is a surface car park in Durham, available for general parking. At roughly 107 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Durham County Council.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 107 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Sidegate car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 107 spaces, that is roughly 64 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 43 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. Should you find Sidegate car park full, Crook Hall and Gardens car park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sidegate car park have?
Sidegate car park in Durham has approximately 107 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sidegate car park?
Sidegate car park is a paid car park.
When is Sidegate car park busiest?
Sidegate car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Sidegate car park quietest?
The quietest period for Sidegate car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sidegate car park?
Sidegate car park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.