South Square Parking, Boston — Best Time to Park

24 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

South Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 22 of 24 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at South Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 17 of 24 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PE21 6HL
Capacity: 24 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Blue badge bays: 2
Nearest road: South Square
Other car parks within 500m: 18

Nearby landmarks: Ingelow Urban Meadow (63m), Fydell's Magical Garden (86m), Boston (120m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for South Square, Boston.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About South Square

As a town centre car park in Boston, South Square is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At roughly 24 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

South Square is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Boston

Boston has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Chalky Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near South Square

Within a 500-metre walk there are 4 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Ingelow Urban Meadow, about 63 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 218 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 18 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 38 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 South Square have?

South Square in Boston has 24 parking spaces.

Is parking free at South Square?

South Square is a paid car park.

When is South Square busiest?

South Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 22 of 24 spaces in use.

When is South Square quietest?

The best time to find a space at South Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 17 of 24 spaces free.

What kind of car park is South Square?

South Square is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Chalky Car Park 39m away Doughty Quay 91m away Buoy Yard 116m away Custom House Quay 119m away West End 142m away

More car parks in Boston

Bargate Green 79 spaces Botolph Street 35 spaces Car park A 300 spaces Cattle Market 158 spaces George Street 25 spaces Maud Street 65 spaces Red Lion Street NCP ~183 spaces Rosegarth Street 105 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0