Q-Park Barbican Parking, York
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Q-Park Barbican is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 229 of 370 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Q-Park Barbican is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 274 of 370 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- YO10 4AH
- Capacity
- 370 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Q-Park
- Height limit
- 1.9m
- Nearest road
- Kent Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: York Fire Station (73m), The Melbourne Centre (98m), York Barbican (104m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Q-Park Barbican
Q-Park Barbican is a multi-storey car park in York, available for general parking. At approximately 370 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Q-Park.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Q-Park Barbican is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 370 spaces, that is roughly 222 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 148 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 has an extensive choice of parking with over 46 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Should you find Q-Park Barbican full, Peel Street (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Q-Park Barbican
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is York Fire Station, about 73 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 351 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 Barbican have?
Q-Park Barbican in York has 370 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Q-Park Barbican?
Q-Park Barbican is a paid car park.
When is Q-Park Barbican busiest?
Q-Park Barbican is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 229 of 370 spaces in use.
When is Q-Park Barbican quietest?
The best time to find a space at Q-Park Barbican is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 274 of 370 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Q-Park Barbican?
Q-Park Barbican is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.