Seamer Road Park and Ride Parking, Scarborough
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Seamer Road Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 355 of ~500 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Seamer Road Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 470 of ~500 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- YO12 4LL
- Capacity
- ~500 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- North Yorkshire Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Seamer Road Park and Ride
Seamer Road Park and Ride is a park and ride facility in Scarborough, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 500 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. North Yorkshire Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. 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
Seamer Road Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 500 spaces, that is roughly 350 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 150 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 Scarborough
Scarborough has 9 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Seamer Road Park and Ride is busy. The nearest alternative is DEAN’s Garden Centre (Customer Parking), around 500m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Seamer Road Park and Ride have?
Seamer Road Park and Ride in Scarborough has approximately 500 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Seamer Road Park and Ride?
Parking at Seamer Road Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Seamer Road Park and Ride busiest?
Seamer Road Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 355 of ~500 spaces in use.
When is Seamer Road Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Seamer Road Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 470 of ~500 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Seamer Road Park and Ride?
Seamer Road Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by North Yorkshire Council.