Newgate South Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Newgate South is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 117 of 136 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Newgate South is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 102 of 136 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- WF8 1DJ
- Capacity
- 136 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Wakefield Council
- Blue badge bays
- 8
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Elm Terrace
- Other car parks within 500m
- 16
Prices: 2.00GDP/4hour;4.30GDP/4+hour
Nearby landmarks: Crescent Cinema (103m), The Counting House (105m), Prince Of Wales Hospice (117m)
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 South
Located in the heart of Pontefract, Newgate South provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 136 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. 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
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 136 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Newgate South is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 136 spaces, that is roughly 116 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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 South is busy. Should you find Newgate South full, Newgate North (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Newgate South
Within a 500-metre walk there are 13 shops, 14 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Crescent Cinema, about 103 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 178 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 16 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 60 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Newgate South have?
Newgate South in Pontefract has 136 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Newgate South?
Newgate South is a paid car park.
When is Newgate South busiest?
Newgate South is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 117 of 136 spaces in use.
When is Newgate South quietest?
The best time to find a space at Newgate South is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 102 of 136 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Newgate South?
Newgate South is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.