Friarwood Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WF8 1TJ
- Capacity
- ~244 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Wakefield Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 68 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Friarwood
Situated near Pontefract station, Friarwood serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. There are around 244 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Wakefield Council.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. With 244 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Friarwood is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 244 spaces, that is roughly 183 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 61 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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 Friarwood is busy. The nearest alternative is Pay and Display, around 500m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Friarwood have?
Friarwood in Pontefract has approximately 244 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Friarwood?
Friarwood is a paid car park.
When is Friarwood busiest?
Friarwood tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Friarwood quietest?
The quietest period for Friarwood is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Friarwood?
Friarwood is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.