The Bridges Parking, Sunderland

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Bridges have?"

"The Bridges in Sunderland has approximately 600 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is The Bridges busiest?"

"The Bridges tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is The Bridges quietest?"

"The quietest period for The Bridges is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is The Bridges?"

"The Bridges is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

600 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: SR1 3NA
Capacity: ~600 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Bridges, 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 The Bridges

Positioned within walking distance of Sunderland’s main streets, The Bridges caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At approximately 600 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots.

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

The Bridges is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 600 spaces, that is roughly 540 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 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. Should you find The Bridges full, Multistorey Entrance (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Bridges have?

The Bridges in Sunderland has approximately 600 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is The Bridges busiest?

The Bridges tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is The Bridges quietest?

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

What kind of car park is The Bridges?

The Bridges is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Multistorey Entrance 102m away Boughton Street Car Park 211m away Central Area car park 305m away South Street Car Park 353m away Prince Street Car Park 372m away

More car parks in Sunderland

Car Park, Sunderland ~100 spaces Car Park, Sunderland ~200 spaces Charles Street Car Park ~37 spaces Commercial Vehicle Park ~100 spaces Harbour View Car Park ~185 spaces Kayll Road Car Park ~368 spaces Marine Walk Car Park ~71 spaces Overspill car park ~109 spaces

See all 22 car parks in 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

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