Newgate North Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WF8 1DG
- Capacity
- ~26 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- 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 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Newgate North
Newgate North is a surface car park in Pontefract town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With space for around 26 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. Wakefield Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With only 26 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Newgate North is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 26 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Newgate North is busy. If Newgate North is full, Newgate South is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Newgate North have?
Newgate North in Pontefract has approximately 26 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Newgate North?
Newgate North is a paid car park.
When is Newgate North busiest?
Newgate North tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Newgate North quietest?
The quietest period for Newgate North is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Newgate North?
Newgate North is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.