The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 1SG
- Capacity
- ~178 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park
The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Durham town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 178 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Durham County Council.
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. With 178 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 178 spaces, that is roughly 160 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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
Durham has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park is full, Crook Hall and Gardens car park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park have?
The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park in Durham has approximately 178 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park?
The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park is a paid car park.
When is The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park busiest?
The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park?
The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Durham County Council.