Middlewood Park & Ride Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- S6 1TN
- Capacity
- ~200 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- SYPTE
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 40 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Middlewood Park & Ride have?
Middlewood Park & Ride in Sheffield has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Middlewood Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Middlewood Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Middlewood Park & Ride?
Middlewood Park & Ride is a park and ride car park, operated by SYPTE.