Carver Lane Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Carver Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 67 of ~71 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Carver Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 48 of ~71 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- S1 4FS
- Capacity
- ~71 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Sheffield City Council
Prices: £1.50 / hour
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Carver Lane
Carver Lane is a surface car park in Sheffield town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 71 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. It is operated by Sheffield City Council.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Carver Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 71 spaces, that is roughly 67 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Sheffield
Sheffield has an extensive choice of parking with over 40 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Should you find Carver Lane full, Rockingham Street (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Carver Lane have?
Carver Lane in Sheffield has approximately 71 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Carver Lane?
Carver Lane is a paid car park.
When is Carver Lane busiest?
Carver Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 67 of ~71 spaces in use.
When is Carver Lane quietest?
The best time to find a space at Carver Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 48 of ~71 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Carver Lane?
Carver Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Sheffield City Council.