Great Northern Parking, Manchester
Key facts
- Postcode
- M3 4ED
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Great Northern
As a town centre car park in Manchester, Great Northern is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns.
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.
Busyness in detail
Great Northern is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. 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. Should you find Great Northern full, Bridgewater Hall Pay-On-Arrival Car Park (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
When is Great Northern busiest?
Great Northern tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Great Northern quietest?
The quietest period for Great Northern is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Great Northern?
Great Northern is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.