37 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Charles Street Car Park, Sunderland.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

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.

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