Church Street Parking, Manchester

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

"Church Street in Manchester has approximately 403 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Church Street?"

"Church Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Church Street busiest?"

"Church Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Church Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for Church Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

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

"Church Street is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by NCP."

403 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: M4 1DN
Capacity: ~403 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: NCP

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Church 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 Church Street

Church Street is a multi-storey car park in Manchester, available for general parking. At approximately 403 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by NCP.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. 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

Church Street is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 403 spaces, that is roughly 242 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 161 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. Arndale Centre is the nearest alternative at about 200m, 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 Church Street have?

Church Street in Manchester has approximately 403 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Church Street?

Church Street is a paid car park.

When is Church Street busiest?

Church Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Church Street quietest?

The quietest period for Church Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Church Street?

Church Street is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by NCP.

Nearby Car Parks

Arndale Centre 214m away Shudehill Interchange NCP 312m away Cable Street Car Park 360m away Piccadilly Gardens Car Park 376m away Gun Street Car Park 397m away

More car parks in Manchester

22 Rochdale Road Car Park ~544 spaces Aquatics Centre Car Park ~354 spaces Arundel Street Car Park ~30 spaces Aytoun Street ~63 spaces Birley Multi-Storey Car Park ~213 spaces Bloom Street Car Park ~31 spaces Bridge Street Car Park ~67 spaces Bridgewater Hall Pay-On-Arrival Car Park ~288 spaces

See all 56 car parks in 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

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