Marygate Parking, York — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Marygate Car Park have?"

"Marygate Car Park in York has approximately 352 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Marygate Car Park?"

"Marygate Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Marygate Car Park busiest?"

"Marygate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Marygate Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Marygate Car Park?"

"Marygate Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by York Council."

352 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: YO30 7DT
Capacity: ~352 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: York Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Marygate Car Park, 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 Marygate Car Park

Marygate Car Park is a surface car park in York, available for general parking. With around 352 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. 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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Marygate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 352 spaces, that is roughly 211 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 141 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

With more than 46 car parks in York, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. If Marygate Car Park is full, Esplanade Car Park 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 Marygate Car Park have?

Marygate Car Park in York has approximately 352 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Marygate Car Park?

Marygate Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Marygate Car Park busiest?

Marygate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Marygate Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Marygate Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Marygate Car Park?

Marygate Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by York Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Esplanade Car Park 195m away York Station Short Stay 311m away Bootham Row 439m away Tanner Row Car Park 544m away Union Terrace Long Stay Car Park 665m 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