Upper Warrengate Parking, Wakefield

Q: "How many parking spaces does Upper Warrengate have?"

"Upper Warrengate in Wakefield has approximately 44 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Upper Warrengate?"

"Upper Warrengate is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Upper Warrengate busiest?"

"Upper Warrengate tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Upper Warrengate quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Upper Warrengate?"

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

44 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 4JZ
Capacity: ~44 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Wakefield Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Upper Warrengate, 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 Upper Warrengate

Upper Warrengate sits in Wakefield town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. The car park has approximately 44 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. 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

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 44 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Upper Warrengate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 44 spaces, that is roughly 40 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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

Wakefield has a good range of parking with 14 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Upper Warrengate is full, Turton Street is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Upper Warrengate have?

Upper Warrengate in Wakefield has approximately 44 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Upper Warrengate?

Upper Warrengate is a paid car park.

When is Upper Warrengate busiest?

Upper Warrengate tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Upper Warrengate quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Upper Warrengate?

Upper Warrengate is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Turton Street 181m away Green Car Park 311m away Thornhill Street 364m away The Ridings Multistorey 494m away Borough Road 614m away

More car parks in Wakefield

Back Garden Street ~44 spaces Carter Street ~84 spaces Hepworth Gallery Car Park ~106 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