Pontefract Park Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Pontefract Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 13 of 20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Pontefract Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- WF8 4QS
- Capacity
- 20 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Surface
- Dirt
- Nearest road
- Park Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: Parade Ring (240m), Aspire at The Park (303m), Pontefract Park (303m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Pontefract Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Pontefract will find parking at Pontefract Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. It has an estimated 20 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Pontefract Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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
With 7 car parks in Pontefract, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
What’s near Pontefract Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 2 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Parade Ring, about 240 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 154 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 317 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 Pontefract Park have?
Pontefract Park in Pontefract has 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Pontefract Park?
Parking at Pontefract Park is free of charge.
When is Pontefract Park busiest?
Pontefract Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 13 of 20 spaces in use.
When is Pontefract Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Pontefract Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Pontefract Park?
Pontefract Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.