Wellgate Parking, Rotherham — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Wellgate have?"

"Wellgate in Rotherham has approximately 173 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Wellgate busiest?"

"Wellgate tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Wellgate quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Wellgate?"

"Wellgate is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council."

173 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: S60 2LZ
Capacity: ~173 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Wellgate, Rotherham.
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 Wellgate

As a town centre car park in Rotherham, Wellgate is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 173 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 173 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Wellgate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 173 spaces, that is roughly 156 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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 Rotherham

Rotherham has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Wellgate full, Douglas Street (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Wellgate have?

Wellgate in Rotherham has approximately 173 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Wellgate?

Wellgate is a paid car park.

When is Wellgate busiest?

Wellgate tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Wellgate quietest?

The quietest period for Wellgate is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Wellgate?

Wellgate is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Douglas Street 39m away Unity Place 232m away Clifton Hall 334m away Drummond Street 471m away Clifton Park Museum 474m away

More car parks in Rotherham

Car Park, Rotherham ~187 spaces Fitzwilliam Road 12B ~45 spaces Fitzwilliam Road 12C ~47 spaces Fitzwilliam Road 12D ~97 spaces Rotherham Interchange ~444 spaces

See all 11 car parks in Rotherham →

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