Horse Pit Parking, Attleborough
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Horse Pit is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 19 of 22 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Horse Pit is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 17 of 22 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NR17 2DP
- Capacity
- 22 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Breckland District Council
- Blue badge bays
- 1
- Nearest road
- Chapel Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: The Rose of India (50m), Attleborough Methodist Church (51m), Andy Free Funderal Director (54m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Horse Pit
As a town centre car park in Attleborough, Horse Pit is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With space for around 22 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. There is no charge for parking here. Breckland District Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Horse Pit is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 19 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Attleborough
Attleborough has 3 car parks in total, so Horse Pit is an important option for the area. Edenside is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Horse Pit
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops and 4 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is The Rose of India (restaurant), about 50 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 254 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 305 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 Horse Pit have?
Horse Pit in Attleborough has 22 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Horse Pit?
Parking at Horse Pit is free of charge.
When is Horse Pit busiest?
Horse Pit is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 19 of 22 spaces in use.
When is Horse Pit quietest?
The best time to find a space at Horse Pit is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 17 of 22 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Horse Pit?
Horse Pit is a town centre car park, operated by Breckland District Council.