Chorlton Street Parking, Manchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Chorlton Street have?"

"Chorlton Street in Manchester has approximately 559 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Chorlton Street?"

"Chorlton Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Chorlton Street busiest?"

"Chorlton Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 347 of ~559 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Chorlton Street quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Chorlton Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 414 of ~559 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Chorlton Street?"

"Chorlton Street is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks."

559 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Chorlton Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 347 of ~559 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Chorlton Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 414 of ~559 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: M1 3JF
Capacity: ~559 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Chorlton Street, Manchester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Chorlton Street

Chorlton Street provides parking in Manchester, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. This is a major parking facility with approximately 559 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.

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. 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

Chorlton Street is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 559 spaces, that is roughly 335 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 224 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 Manchester

Manchester has an extensive choice of parking with over 56 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Bloom Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Chorlton Street have?

Chorlton Street in Manchester has approximately 559 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Chorlton Street?

Chorlton Street is a paid car park.

When is Chorlton Street busiest?

Chorlton Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 347 of ~559 spaces in use.

When is Chorlton Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at Chorlton Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 414 of ~559 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Chorlton Street?

Chorlton Street is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

Bloom Street Car Park 30m away Sackville Street 97m away Major Street Car Park 183m away Faulkner Street 189m away Aytoun Street 222m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0