Monk Bar Parking, York — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Monk Bar have?"

"Monk Bar in York has approximately 243 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Monk Bar busiest?"

"Monk Bar tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Monk Bar quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Monk Bar?"

"Monk Bar is a car park with surface parking, operated by York Council."

243 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 7RD
Capacity: ~243 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: York Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Monk Bar, 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 Monk Bar

Monk Bar offers general parking in York for visitors and locals. At roughly 243 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. Parking here is paid. It is operated by York Council.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 243 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Monk Bar is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 243 spaces, that is roughly 146 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 97 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. The nearest alternative is Foss Bank, around 300m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Monk Bar have?

Monk Bar in York has approximately 243 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Monk Bar?

Monk Bar is a paid car park.

When is Monk Bar busiest?

Monk Bar tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Monk Bar quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Monk Bar?

Monk Bar is a car park with surface parking, operated by York Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Foss Bank 302m away Union Terrace Long Stay Car Park 398m away Union Terrace Coach Park 403m away Bootham Row 449m away Q-Park Shambles 677m 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