Q-Park Shambles Parking, York
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 |
About Q-Park Shambles
Positioned within walking distance of York’s main streets, Q-Park Shambles caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. There are around 272 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Q-Park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 272 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Parking in York
York has an extensive choice of parking with over 46 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Piccadilly, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Q-Park Shambles have?
Q-Park Shambles in York has approximately 272 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Q-Park Shambles?
Q-Park Shambles is a paid car park.
When is Q-Park Shambles busiest?
Q-Park Shambles tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Q-Park Shambles quietest?
The quietest period for Q-Park Shambles is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Q-Park Shambles?
Q-Park Shambles is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.