Aldi Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WF8 2JG
- Capacity
- ~138 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- ParkingEye
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 | 21 | 38 | 51 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 21 | 38 | 51 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 21 | 38 | 51 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 21 | 38 | 51 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 21 | 38 | 56 | 64 | 60 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 56 | 51 | 34 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 13 | 30 | 51 | 68 | 77 | 73 | 64 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 33 | 44 | 47 | 44 | 36 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Aldi
Aldi serves supermarket customers in Pontefract, with parking usually free while you shop but often time-limited. With approximately 138 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. ParkingEye operates this car park.
When to Visit
The weekly shopping rush makes Saturday the peak day, especially between 10am and 2pm. Weekday visits, particularly early morning or after the post-work rush at 7pm, tend to be much more relaxed. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Aldi is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 138 spaces, that is roughly 104 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 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 Pontefract
Pontefract has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Aldi is busy. If Aldi is full, Friarwood is around 600m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Aldi have?
Aldi in Pontefract has approximately 138 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Aldi busiest?
Aldi tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-3pm.
When is Aldi quietest?
The quietest period for Aldi is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Aldi?
Aldi is a supermarket car park with surface parking, operated by ParkingEye.