Q Park Stowell Street Parking, Newcastle upon Tyne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Q Park Stowell Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 226 of 266 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Q Park Stowell Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 229 of 266 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NE1 4YB
- Capacity
- 266 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Q-Park
- Blue badge bays
- 18
- Height limit
- 2.18m
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest road
- Stowell Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 13
Nearby landmarks: The Gate (68m), Saint Andrew's (101m), Blackfriars Church Ruins (116m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Q Park Stowell Street
Q Park Stowell Street is located close to Newcastle upon Tyne railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With approximately 266 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. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Q-Park.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Q Park Stowell Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 266 spaces, that is roughly 226 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 40 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has an extensive choice of parking with over 45 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is The Gate Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Q Park Stowell Street
Within a 500-metre walk there are 12 shops, 13 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Gate, about 68 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 139 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 13 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 165 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Q Park Stowell Street have?
Q Park Stowell Street in Newcastle upon Tyne has 266 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Q Park Stowell Street?
Q Park Stowell Street is a paid car park.
When is Q Park Stowell Street busiest?
Q Park Stowell Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 226 of 266 spaces in use.
When is Q Park Stowell Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Q Park Stowell Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 229 of 266 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Q Park Stowell Street?
Q Park Stowell Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.