Furnival Gate Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Furnival Gate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 294 of 327 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Furnival Gate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 226 of 327 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- S1 4QB
- Capacity
- 327 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
- Nearest road
- Matilda Way
- Other car parks within 500m
- 18
Prices: 2.70 GBP/hour
Nearby landmarks: Oriental Taste Cuisine (20m), Lane 7 (43m), Network (65m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Furnival Gate
Furnival Gate is a multi-storey car park in Sheffield town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At approximately 327 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. National Car Parks operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Furnival Gate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 327 spaces, that is roughly 294 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 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 The Moor, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Furnival Gate
Within a 500-metre walk there are 22 shops, 37 places to eat or drink and 17 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Oriental Taste Cuisine (restaurant), about 20 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 111 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 18 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 102 metres away.
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 Furnival Gate have?
Furnival Gate in Sheffield has 327 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Furnival Gate?
Furnival Gate is a paid car park.
When is Furnival Gate busiest?
Furnival Gate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 294 of 327 spaces in use.
When is Furnival Gate quietest?
The best time to find a space at Furnival Gate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 226 of 327 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Furnival Gate?
Furnival Gate is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.