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# Parking Near Wakefield One, England

Landmark Parking · Wakefield, England · Wakefield One

Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

Burton Street, St Johns, Wakefield, WF1 2EB

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Where Can I Park for Wakefield One?

Wakefield One is on Burton Street, WF1 2EB. Merchant Gate is an official car park with access around the clock, every day, charging 90p an hour for up to five hours and £11.50 a day Monday to Friday. For closer listed spaces, Carnforth Avenue is 205 yards away at £3.38 an hour, while The Wakefield Birth Centre is 0.2 miles away at £2.40 a day.

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<dd>Burton Street, St Johns, Wakefield, WF1 2EB</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
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<dt>Nearest station</dt>
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## Parking Near Wakefield

[Convenient 24/7 Parking in Wakefield - Carnforth Avenue £3.38/hr 205 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-247-parking-in-wakefield-carnforth-aven-113953) [Convenient Parking at The Wakefield Birth Centre, WF1 £2.40/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-parking-at-the-wakefield-birth-centre-w-107544) [Affordable 24/7 Parking at St. John's Church, Wakefield £3.75/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/affordable-247-parking-at-st-johns-church-wakefiel-112133) [Convenient Parking Space near Facial Esthetics, Wakefield £3.90/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-parking-space-near-facial-esthetics-wak-105924) [Convenient Parking Space to Rent in Hoult Court, Wakefield £12.00/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-parking-space-to-rent-in-hoult-court-wa-117315) [Convenient Monthly Parking in Wakefield, WF1 2ZJ £65.00/mo 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-monthly-parking-wakefield-wf1-2zj-189296)

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![Wakefield One in Wakefield, with pre-booking a private parking space nearby providing a short walk and less time circling for a space.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-wakefield-one-wakefield-69dea5.webp) Wakefield One in Wakefield, with pre-booking a private parking space nearby providing a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com)

## Parking Near Wakefield One on Burton Street

Wakefield One is on Burton Street in St Johns, Wakefield, WF1 2EB. The council’s Merchant Gate car park is a practical official option for the library and central Wakefield, with access available around the clock, every day of the week (wakefield.gov.uk). It is not free, so allow for a paid stay rather than relying on complimentary parking.

Merchant Gate charges 90p an hour for up to five hours, with Monday to Friday parking priced at £11.50 a day (wakefield.gov.uk). The council also says that some off-street car parks in Wakefield offer up to two hours of [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me), making the official car-park network worth considering for a shorter visit (wakefield.gov.uk).

## Parksy Parking Spaces Close to Wakefield One

The closest listed Parksy space is a parking space on Carnforth Avenue, 205 yards away, with 24-hour access and a price of £3.38 an hour. A space at The Wakefield Birth Centre in WF1 is 0.2 miles away and costs £2.40 a day, which suits a longer library visit where a daily rate is more useful than hourly parking.

St John’s Church has a 24-hour parking space 0.3 miles away at £3.75 an hour. Further options include a space near Facial Esthetics, 0.6 miles away at £3.90 an hour, and a Hoult Court space 0.7 miles away at £12 a day. A monthly space in WF1 2ZJ is also 0.7 miles away and costs £65 a month.

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## Busy Times and Street Parking Around St Johns

Trinity Walk’s standard charges run from 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, with stays of up to one hour priced at £1.20 and up to five hours at £5 (trinitywalk.com).

Drivers using surrounding streets should distinguish marked on-street bays from off-street car parks, as the council’s free-parking offer applies to designated off-street car parks and allows up to two hours in some locations (wakefield.gov.uk). The council’s district parking information directs motorists to its pay-for-parking facilities, while Merchant Gate operates continuously rather than closing overnight (wakefield.gov.uk).

## Other Official Car Parks Around Wakefield Town Centre

Trinity Walk provides another named town-centre option, with charges of £1.20 for up to one hour, £2 for up to two hours, £2.80 for up to three hours, £3.80 for up to four hours and £5 for up to five hours from 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday (trinitywalk.com). These stepped rates can work well for a short appointment or library stop.

The Ridings has all-day parking for £6, while Sundays and bank holidays offer parking for 50p all day (ridingscentre.com). Overnight parking is not available there (ridingscentre.com). Wakefield Kirkgate Station car park, George Street car park, Providence Street 1 car park and Zetland Street parking are also named among the town’s parking locations (oneparkingapp.com).

## Walking From Wakefield Westgate and Kirkgate Stations

Wakefield Westgate railway station is the nearest station to Wakefield One, at 310 yards away and around a four-minute walk. The route brings rail passengers into the central area without needing to find a second parking space, which can be useful when town-centre car parks are busy.

Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is also within walking distance, taking approximately 15 minutes on foot. Both stations provide practical alternatives to driving for visitors travelling into Wakefield, with Westgate offering the shorter walk to the library on Burton Street.

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## Sources

- [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving)
- [National Rail Enquiries guidance](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk)
- [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules)
- [Holtermann Street car park, Crows Nest](https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/directory-record/129/holtermann-street-car-park-crows-nest)
- [Merchant Gate car park](https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/parking/car-parks-across-the-district/merchant-gate-car-park)
- [Car parks in Wakefield](https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/parking/car-parks-across-the-district/car-parks-in-wakefield)
- [Parking](https://trinitywalk.com/centre-information/parking/)
- [Car Park System - The Ridings](https://www.ridingscentre.com/new-car-park-system/)
- [Car Parks in Wakefield](https://www.oneparkingapp.com/location/wakefield.html)
- [Parking](https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/parking)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where Can I Park for Wakefield One?

Wakefield One is on Burton Street, WF1 2EB. Merchant Gate is an official car park with access around the clock, every day, charging 90p an hour for up to five hours and £11.50 a day Monday to Friday. For closer listed spaces, Carnforth Avenue is 205 yards away at £3.38 an hour, while The Wakefield Birth Centre is 0.2 miles away at £2.40 a day.

### Is Merchant Gate Car Park Open 24 Hours?

Merchant Gate has access around the clock, every day of the week. It is a paid car park, charging 90p an hour for up to five hours. Monday to Friday parking is priced at £11.50 a day, so allow for a paid stay when planning a visit.

### What Is the Closest Listed Parking Space?

The closest listed space is on Carnforth Avenue, 205 yards away. It has 24-hour access and costs £3.38 an hour. Other nearby choices include The Wakefield Birth Centre in WF1, 0.2 miles away at £2.40 a day, and St John’s Church, 0.3 miles away at £3.75 an hour.

### What Are the Trinity Walk Parking Charges?

Trinity Walk charges from 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. Stays of up to one hour cost £1.20, up to two hours £2, up to three hours £2.80, up to four hours £3.80 and up to five hours £5. These stepped rates can suit a short appointment or library stop.

### Is Free Parking Available in Wakefield?

The council says some off-street car parks in Wakefield offer up to two hours of free parking. This applies to designated off-street car parks, not surrounding marked on-street bays. For longer stays, Merchant Gate is paid, while The Ridings offers all-day parking for £6 and 50p all day on Sundays and bank holidays.

### How Far Is Wakefield Westgate Station From Wakefield One?

Wakefield Westgate railway station is 310 yards away and around a four-minute walk, making it the nearest station. Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is also within walking distance, taking approximately 15 minutes on foot. Both provide alternatives to driving when town-centre car parks are busy.

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