Sunniside Parking, Sunderland — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Sunniside Car Park have?"

"Sunniside Car Park in Sunderland has approximately 653 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Sunniside Car Park?"

"Sunniside Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Sunniside Car Park busiest?"

"Sunniside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 594 of ~653 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Sunniside Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Sunniside Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 451 of ~653 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Sunniside Car Park?"

"Sunniside Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

653 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Sunniside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 594 of ~653 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sunniside Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 451 of ~653 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: SR1 1TR
Capacity: ~653 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Sunniside Car Park, Sunderland.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Sunniside Car Park

Located in the heart of Sunderland, Sunniside Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 653 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. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. 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

Sunniside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 653 spaces, that is roughly 588 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 65 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 Sunderland

Sunderland has a good range of parking with 22 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. West Wear Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Sunniside Car Park have?

Sunniside Car Park in Sunderland has approximately 653 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Sunniside Car Park?

Sunniside Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Sunniside Car Park busiest?

Sunniside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 594 of ~653 spaces in use.

When is Sunniside Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Sunniside Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 451 of ~653 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Sunniside Car Park?

Sunniside Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

West Wear Street Car Park 117m away Charles Street Car Park 150m away St. Mary's Car Park 286m away Prince Street Car Park 330m away South Street Car Park 352m away

More car parks in Sunderland

Boughton Street Car Park ~56 spaces Car Park, Sunderland ~100 spaces Car Park, Sunderland ~200 spaces Central Area car park ~76 spaces Commercial Vehicle Park ~100 spaces Harbour View Car Park ~185 spaces Kayll Road Car Park ~368 spaces Marine Walk Car Park ~71 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0