Herrington Country Park parking Parking, Washington
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Herrington Country Park parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 58 of ~87 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Herrington Country Park parking is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 64 of ~87 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DH4 7NJ
- Capacity
- ~87 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Chester Road
Nearby landmarks: Penshaw Equestrian Centre (265m), The Prospect (463m), All Saints Church (492m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Herrington Country Park parking
Herrington Country Park parking provides parking for a leisure or tourist attraction in Washington, seeing most of its visitors during evenings and weekends. With around 87 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. With 87 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Herrington Country Park parking is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 87 spaces, that is roughly 57 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 30 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Washington
There are 12 car parks across Washington, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
What’s near Herrington Country Park parking
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Penshaw Equestrian Centre, about 265 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Herrington Country Park parking have?
Herrington Country Park parking in Washington has approximately 87 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Herrington Country Park parking?
Parking at Herrington Country Park parking is free of charge.
When is Herrington Country Park parking busiest?
Herrington Country Park parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 58 of ~87 spaces in use.
When is Herrington Country Park parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Herrington Country Park parking is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 64 of ~87 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Herrington Country Park parking?
Herrington Country Park parking is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.