Charles Street Car Park Parking, Sunderland
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 |
About Charles Street Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Sunderland’s main streets, Charles Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 37 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Sunderland
With 22 car parks in Sunderland, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Charles Street Car Park full, West Wear Street Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Charles Street Car Park have?
Charles Street Car Park in Sunderland has approximately 37 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Charles Street Car Park?
Charles Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Charles Street Car Park busiest?
Charles Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Charles Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Charles Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Charles Street Car Park?
Charles Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.