Wharton Park car park Parking, Durham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Wharton Park car park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 20 of ~25 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Wharton Park car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 22 of ~25 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH1 4FJ
- Capacity
- ~25 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- 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 | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Wharton Park car park
If you’re catching a train from Durham, Wharton Park car park provides parking within easy reach of the station. It has an estimated 25 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Durham County Council.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Wharton Park car park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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. The nearest alternative is Durham Station Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Wharton Park car park have?
Wharton Park car park in Durham has approximately 25 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Wharton Park car park?
Wharton Park car park is a paid car park.
When is Wharton Park car park busiest?
Wharton Park car park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 20 of ~25 spaces in use.
When is Wharton Park car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Wharton Park car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 22 of ~25 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Wharton Park car park?
Wharton Park car park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.