Castlegate Parking, Sheffield — Best Time to Park

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

"Castlegate in Sheffield has approximately 403 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Castlegate?"

"Castlegate is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Castlegate busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Castlegate quietest?"

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

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

"Castlegate is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park."

403 total spaces

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: S1 2BQ
Capacity: ~403 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Q-Park

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Castlegate, Sheffield.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

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

About Castlegate

Located in Sheffield, Castlegate is a multi-storey car park open to the public. With around 403 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. 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. This is a paid car park. Q-Park operates this car park.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Castlegate is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 403 spaces, that is roughly 242 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 161 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. Blonk Street is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Castlegate have?

Castlegate in Sheffield has approximately 403 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Castlegate?

Castlegate is a paid car park.

When is Castlegate busiest?

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

When is Castlegate quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Castlegate?

Castlegate is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.

Nearby Car Parks

Blonk Street 197m away Victoria Quays 292m away Hartshead Square 338m away Arundel Gate 384m away Riverside 419m away

More car parks in Sheffield

Aldi ~127 spaces Atkinsons ~433 spaces Beeley Street Car Park ~14 spaces Boyland Street Car Park ~57 spaces Brook Hill Car Park ~32 spaces Broomspring Lane Car Park ~30 spaces Carver Lane ~71 spaces Charles Street ~530 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0