Middlewood Park & Ride Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Middlewood Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 148 of 200 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Middlewood Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 188 of 200 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- S6 1TN
- Capacity
- 200 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- SYPTE
- Nearest road
- Middlewood Road
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Middlewood Road Post Office (77m), SWFC Training Ground (138m), Winn Gardens (240m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 39 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Middlewood Park & Ride
As a park and ride in Sheffield, Middlewood Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With approximately 200 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. Parking is free of charge. SYPTE operates this car park.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Middlewood Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 200 spaces, that is roughly 150 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 50 free. Quietest times: 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 offers over 39 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works.
What’s near Middlewood Park & Ride
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Middlewood Road Post Office (post office), about 77 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 Middlewood Park & Ride have?
Middlewood Park & Ride in Sheffield has 200 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Middlewood Park & Ride?
Parking at Middlewood Park & Ride is free of charge.
When is Middlewood Park & Ride busiest?
Middlewood Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 148 of 200 spaces in use.
When is Middlewood Park & Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Middlewood Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 188 of 200 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Middlewood Park & Ride?
Middlewood Park & Ride is a park and ride car park, operated by SYPTE.