Walkergate car park Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 1SW
- Capacity
- ~498 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 Walkergate car park
Located in the heart of Durham, Walkergate car park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At approximately 498 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid 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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Walkergate car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 498 spaces, that is roughly 473 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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. Should you find Walkergate car park full, The Sands Multi-Storey Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Walkergate car park have?
Walkergate car park in Durham has approximately 498 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Walkergate car park?
Walkergate car park is a paid car park.
When is Walkergate car park busiest?
Walkergate car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Walkergate car park quietest?
The quietest period for Walkergate car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Walkergate car park?
Walkergate car park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.