Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York Parking, York
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 63 of ~111 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 84 of ~111 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- YO10 5GP
- Capacity
- ~111 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Field Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: INTERIORS Air Quality Research Facility (39m), Badger Wood Walk (286m), University of York (343m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York
Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is a surface car park in York, available for general parking. There are around 111 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking.
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
Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 111 spaces, that is roughly 61 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 50 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 offers over 46 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Car Park 9.1 (Field Lane), York is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is INTERIORS Air Quality Research Facility, about 39 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 348 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 Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York have?
Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York in York has approximately 111 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York?
Parking at Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is free of charge.
When is Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York busiest?
Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 63 of ~111 spaces in use.
When is Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 84 of ~111 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York?
Car Park 8.1 (Catalyst Building), York is a car park with surface parking.