Piccadilly Parking, York
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- YO1 9NG
- Capacity
- ~287 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- York Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Piccadilly
Located in the heart of York, Piccadilly provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With approximately 287 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park. York Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Piccadilly is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 287 spaces, that is roughly 273 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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. Castle Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Piccadilly have?
Piccadilly in York has approximately 287 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Piccadilly?
Piccadilly is a paid car park.
When is Piccadilly busiest?
Piccadilly tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Piccadilly quietest?
The quietest period for Piccadilly is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Piccadilly?
Piccadilly is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by York Council.