Charles Street Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Charles Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 504 of 530 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Charles Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 355 of 530 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- S1 2NJ
- Capacity
- 530 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Q-Park
- Blue badge bays
- 20
- Nearest road
- Saint Paul's Place
- Other car parks within 500m
- 14
Nearby landmarks: Roebuck Tavern (54m), St Paul's Square (70m), Brown's Grill (91m)
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 Charles Street
Positioned within walking distance of Sheffield’s main streets, Charles Street caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 530 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a paid car park. Q-Park 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. 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
Charles Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 530 spaces, that is roughly 504 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 39 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Furnival Gate, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Charles Street
Within a 500-metre walk there are 23 shops, 46 places to eat or drink and 18 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Roebuck Tavern (pub), about 54 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 119 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 14 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 236 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 35.0 metres, which is around 11 decks — roughly 48 spaces per deck.
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 Charles Street have?
Charles Street in Sheffield has 530 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Charles Street?
Charles Street is a paid car park.
When is Charles Street busiest?
Charles Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 504 of 530 spaces in use.
When is Charles Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Charles Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 355 of 530 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Charles Street?
Charles Street is a town centre car park, operated by Q-Park.