62 total spaces (est.)
Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode
SR8 1AD
Capacity
~62 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Free
Operator
Durham County Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park, Peterlee.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon481628353943393532282012400
Tue481628353943393532282012400
Wed481628353943393532282012400
Thu481628353943393532282012400
Fri481628394347433935322412400
Sat48163243515147433932208400
Sun037132027272320171073000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park

Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park is a surface car park in Peterlee, available for general parking. With around 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Durham County 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 31 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 31 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 Peterlee

With only 2 car parks in Peterlee, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park have?

Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park in Peterlee has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park?

Parking at Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park is free of charge.

When is Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park busiest?

Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park?

Peterlee Leisure Centre Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.

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