Thornton Le Dale Car Park Parking, Pickering
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- YO18 7RP
- Capacity
- ~206 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- North York Moors National Park
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Thornton Le Dale Car Park
Thornton Le Dale Car Park offers general parking in Pickering for visitors and locals. With approximately 206 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. It is operated by North York Moors National Park.
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 206 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Thornton Le Dale Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 206 spaces, that is roughly 103 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 103 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 Pickering
There are 5 car parks across Pickering, so you have options if your first choice is full.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Thornton Le Dale Car Park have?
Thornton Le Dale Car Park in Pickering has approximately 206 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Thornton Le Dale Car Park?
Thornton Le Dale Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Thornton Le Dale Car Park busiest?
Thornton Le Dale Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Thornton Le Dale Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Thornton Le Dale Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Thornton Le Dale Car Park?
Thornton Le Dale Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by North York Moors National Park.