Market Square Parking, Helmsley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Market Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 75% full — roughly 38 of ~50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Market Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 36 of ~50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- YO62 5BL
- Capacity
- ~50 spaces
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Surface
- 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 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 54 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 54 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 12 | 29 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 54 | 46 | 37 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Market Square
Attached to a supermarket in Helmsley, Market Square offers parking for shoppers — typically with a maximum stay of 2-3 hours. It provides roughly 50 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
The weekly shopping rush makes Saturday the peak day, especially between 10am and 2pm. Weekday visits, particularly early morning or after the post-work rush at 7pm, tend to be much more relaxed. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Market Square is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 38 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Helmsley
Market Square is one of just 2 car parks in Helmsley, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Market Square full, Castle Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Market Square have?
Market Square in Helmsley has approximately 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Market Square?
Market Square is a paid car park.
When is Market Square busiest?
Market Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 75% full — roughly 38 of ~50 spaces in use.
When is Market Square quietest?
The best time to find a space at Market Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 36 of ~50 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Market Square?
Market Square is a supermarket car park with surface parking.