Bootham Row Parking, York — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Bootham Row have?"

"Bootham Row in York has approximately 100 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Bootham Row?"

"Bootham Row is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Bootham Row busiest?"

"Bootham Row tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Bootham Row quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Bootham Row?"

"Bootham Row is a car park with surface parking, operated by York Council."

100 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: YO31 7EB
Capacity: ~100 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: York Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Bootham Row, York.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

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

About Bootham Row

Located in York, Bootham Row is a surface car park open to the public. At roughly 100 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by York Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Bootham Row is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 100 spaces, that is roughly 60 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 40 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 York

York has an extensive choice of parking with over 46 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Bootham Row is full, Union Terrace Long Stay Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Bootham Row have?

Bootham Row in York has approximately 100 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Bootham Row?

Bootham Row is a paid car park.

When is Bootham Row busiest?

Bootham Row tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Bootham Row quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Bootham Row?

Bootham Row is a car park with surface parking, operated by York Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Union Terrace Long Stay Car Park 273m away Union Terrace Coach Park 319m away Marygate Car Park 439m away Monk Bar 449m away Esplanade Car Park 519m away

More car parks in York

Askham Bar Park & Ride ~1100 spaces Bishopthorpe Road Car Park ~41 spaces Car Park 1.2 (G), York ~65 spaces Car Park 2.1 (D), York ~65 spaces Car Park 2.2 (C), York ~40 spaces Car Park 2.4 (Campus Central), York ~125 spaces Car Park 3.1 (Campus North), York ~283 spaces Car Park 3.2 (Alcuin), York ~69 spaces

See all 46 car parks in York →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0