Thornhill Street Parking, Wakefield

Q: "How many parking spaces does Thornhill Street have?"

"Thornhill Street in Wakefield has approximately 48 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Thornhill Street?"

"Thornhill Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Thornhill Street busiest?"

"Thornhill Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Thornhill Street quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Thornhill Street?"

"Thornhill Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council."

48 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: WF1 1UA
Capacity: ~48 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Wakefield Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Thornhill Street, Wakefield.
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 Thornhill Street

Positioned within walking distance of Wakefield’s main streets, Thornhill Street caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 48 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. Wakefield Council operates this car park.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Thornhill Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 48 spaces, that is roughly 43 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Wakefield

There are 14 car parks across Wakefield, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Turton Street is the nearest alternative at about 150m, 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 Thornhill Street have?

Thornhill Street in Wakefield has approximately 48 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Thornhill Street?

Thornhill Street is a paid car park.

When is Thornhill Street busiest?

Thornhill Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Thornhill Street quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Thornhill Street?

Thornhill Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Turton Street 199m away Green Car Park 235m away Hepworth Gallery Car Park 337m away Upper Warrengate 364m away The Ridings Multistorey 399m away

More car parks in Wakefield

Back Garden Street ~44 spaces Borough Road ~132 spaces Carter Street ~84 spaces Merchant Gate Multistorey ~1196 spaces Pugneys Country Park ~250 spaces The Granary ~46 spaces Unity House ~61 spaces Waterfront Car Park ~172 spaces

See all 14 car parks in Wakefield →

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