Stourton Park & Ride Parking, Rothwell

1926 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Stourton Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 1290 of ~1926 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Stourton Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 1830 of ~1926 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: LS10 1FF
Capacity: ~1926 spaces (estimated)
Type: Park and ride
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Stourton Park & Ride
Nearest road: Wakefield Road

Nearby landmarks: Stourton Park & Ride (36m), Hunslet Cemetery - East (299m), Middleton Road (375m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Stourton Park & Ride, Rothwell.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Tue	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Wed	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Thu	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Fri	16	35	55	63	63	59	55	51	51	47	35	20	8	4
Sat	4	8	12	16	20	20	20	16	16	12	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	3	3	7	7	7	7	7	3	3	3	0	0	0

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

About Stourton Park & Ride

As a park and ride in Rothwell, Stourton Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 1926 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Stourton Park & Ride.

When to Visit

Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Stourton Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 1926 spaces, that is roughly 1252 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 674 free. Quietest times: 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 Rothwell

There are 7 car parks across Rothwell, so you have options if your first choice is full.

What’s near Stourton Park & Ride

There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Stourton Park & Ride (bus station), about 36 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 Stourton Park & Ride have?

Stourton Park & Ride in Rothwell has approximately 1926 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Stourton Park & Ride?

Stourton Park & Ride is a paid car park.

When is Stourton Park & Ride busiest?

Stourton Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 1290 of ~1926 spaces in use.

When is Stourton Park & Ride quietest?

The best time to find a space at Stourton Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 1830 of ~1926 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Stourton Park & Ride?

Stourton Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Stourton Park & Ride.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Tue	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Wed	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Thu	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Fri	16	35	55	63	63	59	55	51	51	47	35	20	8	4
Sat	4	8	12	16	20	20	20	16	16	12	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	3	3	7	7	7	7	7	3	3	3	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Tue	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Wed	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Thu	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Fri	16	35	55	63	63	59	55	51	51	47	35	20	8	4
Sat	4	8	12	16	20	20	20	16	16	12	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	3	3	7	7	7	7	7	3	3	3	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Tue	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Wed	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Thu	16	39	59	67	67	63	59	55	55	51	39	23	12	4
Fri	16	35	55	63	63	59	55	51	51	47	35	20	8	4
Sat	4	8	12	16	20	20	20	16	16	12	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	3	3	7	7	7	7	7	3	3	3	0	0	0