Car Park C Parking, Bury St Edmunds
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park C is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 161 of 240 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park C is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 175 of 240 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP33 2RG
- Capacity
- 240 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Sharp Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Nearby landmarks: Macmillan Way (77m), St Nicholas Hospice (112m), Wedgwood House (117m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park C
Visitors to leisure facilities in Bury St Edmunds will find parking at Car Park C, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. At roughly 240 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Car Park C is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 240 spaces, that is roughly 156 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 84 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Bury St Edmunds
With 12 car parks in Bury St Edmunds, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Car Park A is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Car Park C
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Macmillan Way, about 77 metres away. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 59 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 Car Park C have?
Car Park C in Bury St Edmunds has 240 parking spaces.
When is Car Park C busiest?
Car Park C is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 161 of 240 spaces in use.
When is Car Park C quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park C is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 175 of 240 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park C?
Car Park C is a leisure tourist car park.