Newgate South Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WF8 1DJ
- Capacity
- ~136 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 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.
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.