Nunnery Square Park + Ride Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Nunnery Square Park + Ride is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 222 of 390 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Nunnery Square Park + Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 296 of 390 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- S4 7ZJ
- Capacity
- 390 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Travel South Yorkshire
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Sheffield Parkway
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Matalan (188m), Parkway Central (214m), Maple Leaf Nursery (232m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Nunnery Square Park + Ride
Nunnery Square Park + Ride is a surface car park in Sheffield, available for general parking. At approximately 390 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. Travel South Yorkshire operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Nunnery Square Park + Ride is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 390 spaces, that is roughly 214 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 176 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.
What’s near Nunnery Square Park + Ride
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops. The closest landmark is Matalan (clothes shop), about 188 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 231 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 Nunnery Square Park + Ride have?
Nunnery Square Park + Ride in Sheffield has 390 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Nunnery Square Park + Ride?
Nunnery Square Park + Ride is a paid car park.
When is Nunnery Square Park + Ride busiest?
Nunnery Square Park + Ride is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 222 of 390 spaces in use.
When is Nunnery Square Park + Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Nunnery Square Park + Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 296 of 390 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Nunnery Square Park + Ride?
Nunnery Square Park + Ride is a car park with surface parking, operated by Travel South Yorkshire.