River Street Car Park Parking, Newry
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
River Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 17 of 28 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at River Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 21 of 28 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT34 2DQ
- Capacity
- 28 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- William Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Nearby landmarks: Davina's Ark (78m), Newry River (85m), First Presbyterian (98m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About River Street Car Park
River Street Car Park offers general parking in Newry for visitors and locals. It has an estimated 28 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.
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. With only 28 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
River Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 28 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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 Newry
Newry has a good range of parking with 21 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If River Street Car Park is full, Kilmorey Street East Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near River Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 14 shops and 8 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Davina’s Ark, about 78 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 202 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 70 metres away.
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 River Street Car Park have?
River Street Car Park in Newry has 28 parking spaces.
Is parking free at River Street Car Park?
Parking at River Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is River Street Car Park busiest?
River Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 17 of 28 spaces in use.
When is River Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at River Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 21 of 28 spaces free.
What kind of car park is River Street Car Park?
River Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.