Q-Park The Light Parking, Leeds
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- LS1 8TL
- Capacity
- ~402 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Underground
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Q-Park
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 Q-Park The Light
Q-Park The Light is a underground car park in Leeds town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 402 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is an underground car park, offering fully covered parking below ground level — sheltered from the weather but with limited headroom for taller vehicles. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Q-Park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Q-Park The Light is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 402 spaces, that is roughly 382 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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 Leeds
With more than 39 car parks in Leeds, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Q-Park The Light full, St Johns Centre (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 Q-Park The Light have?
Q-Park The Light in Leeds has approximately 402 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Q-Park The Light?
Q-Park The Light is a paid car park.
When is Q-Park The Light busiest?
Q-Park The Light tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Q-Park The Light quietest?
The quietest period for Q-Park The Light is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Q-Park The Light?
Q-Park The Light is a town centre car park with underground parking, operated by Q-Park.