Charles Street Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- S1 2NJ
- Capacity
- ~530 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Q-Park
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 40 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Charles Street have?
Charles Street in Sheffield has approximately 530 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Charles Street?
Charles Street is a paid car park.
When is Charles Street busiest?
Charles Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Charles Street quietest?
The quietest period for Charles Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Charles Street?
Charles Street is a town centre car park, operated by Q-Park.