Foss Bank Parking, York — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Foss Bank have?"

"Foss Bank in York has approximately 316 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Foss Bank?"

"Foss Bank is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Foss Bank busiest?"

"Foss Bank tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Foss Bank quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Foss Bank?"

"Foss Bank is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by City of York Council."

316 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 7PL
Capacity: ~316 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: City of York Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Foss Bank, 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 Foss Bank

Foss Bank provides parking in York, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At approximately 316 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. City of York Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Foss Bank is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 316 spaces, that is roughly 190 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 126 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. If Foss Bank is full, Monk Bar is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Foss Bank have?

Foss Bank in York has approximately 316 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Foss Bank?

Foss Bank is a paid car park.

When is Foss Bank busiest?

Foss Bank tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Foss Bank quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Foss Bank?

Foss Bank is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by City of York Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Monk Bar 302m away Q-Park Shambles 438m away Piccadilly 587m away Bootham Row 671m away Union Terrace Long Stay Car Park 691m 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

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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