Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows Parking, Houghton-le-Spring
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 47% full — roughly 19 of ~40 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 17% full — roughly 33 of ~40 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH4 6PU
- Capacity
- ~40 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
Prices: donation
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows
Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is a surface car park in Houghton-le-Spring, available for general parking. The car park has approximately 40 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 45% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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 Houghton-le-Spring
With only 2 car parks in Houghton-le-Spring, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows have?
Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows in Houghton-le-Spring has approximately 40 parking spaces.
When is Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows busiest?
Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 47% full — roughly 19 of ~40 spaces in use.
When is Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows quietest?
The best time to find a space at Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 17% full — roughly 33 of ~40 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows?
Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows is a car park with surface parking.