Sports centre parking Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sports centre parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 57 of ~100 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sports centre parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 76 of ~100 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH7 7LL
- Capacity
- ~100 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sports centre parking
Sports centre parking offers general parking in Durham for visitors and locals. There are around 100 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Sports centre parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 100 spaces, that is roughly 55 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 45 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
With 30 car parks in Durham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sports centre parking have?
Sports centre parking in Durham has approximately 100 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Sports centre parking busiest?
Sports centre parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 57 of ~100 spaces in use.
When is Sports centre parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sports centre parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 76 of ~100 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sports centre parking?
Sports centre parking is a car park with surface parking.