Donard Car Park Parking, Newcastle
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT33 0EU
- Capacity
- ~215 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Donard Car Park
Located in Newcastle, Donard Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. There are around 215 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
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. With 215 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Donard Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 215 spaces, that is roughly 118 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 97 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 Newcastle
Newcastle has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Donard Car Park is busy. Should you find Donard Car Park full, Causeway Road Car Park (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Donard Car Park have?
Donard Car Park in Newcastle has approximately 215 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Donard Car Park?
Parking at Donard Car Park is free of charge.
When is Donard Car Park busiest?
Donard Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Donard Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Donard Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Donard Car Park?
Donard Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.