The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 |
About The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park
As a town centre car park in Durham, The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 178 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. Durham County Council operates this car park.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Durham
Durham has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park full, Crook Hall and Gardens car park (about 150m away) is the closest option. 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.