Wellington Street Parking, Sheffield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Wellington Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 416 of 438 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Wellington Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 293 of 438 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- S1 4AN
- Capacity
- 438 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Wellington Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 19
Prices: £2.40/ hour
Nearby landmarks: The Botanist (41m), Stirrings Place (64m), Charter Square (64m)
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 Wellington Street
Located in the heart of Sheffield, Wellington Street provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 438 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid.
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
Wellington Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 438 spaces, that is roughly 416 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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 offers over 39 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. The nearest alternative is Rockingham Street, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Wellington Street
Within a 500-metre walk there are 25 shops, 50 places to eat or drink and 17 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Botanist (restaurant), about 41 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 64 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 19 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 127 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 50.0 metres, which is around 12 decks — roughly 36 spaces per deck.
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 Wellington Street have?
Wellington Street in Sheffield has 438 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Wellington Street?
Wellington Street is a paid car park.
When is Wellington Street busiest?
Wellington Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 416 of 438 spaces in use.
When is Wellington Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Wellington Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 293 of 438 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Wellington Street?
Wellington Street is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.