St. Marygate Parking, Ripon — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does St. Marygate Car park have?"

"St. Marygate Car park in Ripon has approximately 146 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at St. Marygate Car park?"

"St. Marygate Car park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is St. Marygate Car park busiest?"

"St. Marygate Car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is St. Marygate Car park quietest?"

"The quietest period for St. Marygate Car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is St. Marygate Car park?"

"St. Marygate Car park is a town centre car park, operated by Harrogate Borough Council."

146 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: HG4 1LY
Capacity: ~146 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid
Operator: Harrogate Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St. Marygate Car park, Ripon.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About St. Marygate Car park

St. Marygate Car park sits in Ripon town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With approximately 146 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. There is a charge for parking. Harrogate Borough Council operates this car park.

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 146 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

St. Marygate Car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 146 spaces, that is roughly 131 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Ripon

With 8 car parks in Ripon, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find St. Marygate Car park full, Arcade Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does St. Marygate Car park have?

St. Marygate Car park in Ripon has approximately 146 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at St. Marygate Car park?

St. Marygate Car park is a paid car park.

When is St. Marygate Car park busiest?

St. Marygate Car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is St. Marygate Car park quietest?

The quietest period for St. Marygate Car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is St. Marygate Car park?

St. Marygate Car park is a town centre car park, operated by Harrogate Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Arcade Car Park 133m away Victoria Grove Car Park 151m away Ripon Market Place Car Park 273m away Marshall Way Car Park 366m away Ripon Hospital Car Park 470m away

More car parks in Ripon

Blossomgate Car Park ~17 spaces Car Park B ~573 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0