30 total spaces (est.)
Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode
NE16 5EJ
Capacity
~30 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Free
Operator
Durham County Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Causey Arch parking, Stanley.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon481627353943393531272012400
Tue481627353943393531272012400
Wed481627353943393531272012400
Thu481627353943393531272012400
Fri481627394347433935312312400
Sat48163143515147433931208400
Sun037132027272320171073000

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Causey Arch parking

Causey Arch parking provides parking in Stanley, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 30 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Durham County Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Causey Arch parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 15 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Stanley

Stanley has 3 car parks in total, so Causey Arch parking is an important option for the area.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Causey Arch parking have?

Causey Arch parking in Stanley has approximately 30 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Causey Arch parking?

Parking at Causey Arch parking is free of charge.

When is Causey Arch parking busiest?

Causey Arch parking tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Causey Arch parking quietest?

The quietest period for Causey Arch parking is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Causey Arch parking?

Causey Arch parking is a car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.

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