Captain Cook Square Parking, Middlesbrough
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Captain Cook Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 686 of 788 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Captain Cook Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 552 of 788 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TS1 5EL
- Capacity
- 788 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Brentnall Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Prices: Free (3hrs)
Nearby landmarks: Fun Shack & InflateSpace (52m), Victory Christian Ministries International (59m), Level X (60m)
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 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Captain Cook Square
Positioned within walking distance of Middlesbrough’s main streets, Captain Cook Square caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 788 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Captain Cook Square is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 788 spaces, that is roughly 670 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 118 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 Middlesbrough
With 19 car parks in Middlesbrough, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Captain Cook Square is full, Cleveland Centre is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Captain Cook Square
Within a 500-metre walk there are 17 shops, 14 places to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Fun Shack & InflateSpace, about 52 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 139 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 78 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 20.0 metres, which is around 6 decks — roughly 131 spaces per deck.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Captain Cook Square have?
Captain Cook Square in Middlesbrough has 788 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Captain Cook Square?
Captain Cook Square is a paid car park.
When is Captain Cook Square busiest?
Captain Cook Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 686 of 788 spaces in use.
When is Captain Cook Square quietest?
The best time to find a space at Captain Cook Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 552 of 788 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Captain Cook Square?
Captain Cook Square is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.