Cattle Market Parking, Bury St Edmunds

Q: "How many parking spaces does Cattle Market have?"

"Cattle Market in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 865 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Cattle Market?"

"Cattle Market is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Cattle Market busiest?"

"Cattle Market tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Cattle Market quietest?"

"The quietest period for Cattle Market is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Cattle Market?"

"Cattle Market is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by West Suffolk Council."

865 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: IP33 3FD
Capacity: ~865 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: West Suffolk Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cattle Market, Bury St Edmunds.
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 Cattle Market

Positioned within walking distance of Bury St Edmunds’s main streets, Cattle Market caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At approximately 865 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. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by West Suffolk Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Cattle Market is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 865 spaces, that is roughly 778 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 87 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 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. Parkway Multi Storey is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Cattle Market have?

Cattle Market in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 865 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is a paid car park.

When is Cattle Market busiest?

Cattle Market tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Cattle Market quietest?

The quietest period for Cattle Market is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by West Suffolk Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Parkway Multi Storey 127m away Parkway Surface 156m away St. Andrews Long Stay 355m away M&S Customer Parking 407m away Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park 479m away

More car parks in Bury St Edmunds

Car Park A ~277 spaces Car Park C ~240 spaces Hardwick Heath Car Park ~118 spaces Leisure Centre Car Park ~70 spaces Nowton Park Carpark ~248 spaces Olding Road Car Park ~367 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Bury St Edmunds →

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