Newgate South Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Newgate South
Newgate South is a surface car park in Pontefract town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 136 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Wakefield Council.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Pontefract
There are 7 car parks across Pontefract, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Newgate North, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Newgate South have?
Newgate South in Pontefract has approximately 136 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Newgate South?
Newgate South is a paid car park.
When is Newgate South busiest?
Newgate South tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Newgate South quietest?
The quietest period for Newgate South is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Newgate South?
Newgate South is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.