206 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Thornton Le Dale Car Park, Pickering.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon5102035455055504540352515500
Tue5102035455055504540352515500
Wed5102035455055504540352515500
Thu5102035455055504540352515500
Fri5102035505560555045403015500
Sat5102040556565605550402510500
Sun05102030404035302515105000

About Thornton Le Dale Car Park

Located in Pickering, Thornton Le Dale Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. There are around 206 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by North York Moors National Park.

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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Parking in Pickering

Pickering has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Thornton Le Dale Car Park is busy.

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.