118 total spaces (est.)
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 2LW
Capacity
~118 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
West Suffolk Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Hardwick Heath Car Park, Bury St Edmunds.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon481729384246423833292113400
Tue481729384246423833292113400
Wed481729384246423833292113400
Thu481729384246423833292113400
Fri481729424650464238332513400
Sat48173346545450464233218400
Sun048172533332925211384000

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

About Hardwick Heath Car Park

Hardwick Heath Car Park offers general parking in Bury St Edmunds for visitors and locals. At roughly 118 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. West Suffolk Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Hardwick Heath Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 118 spaces, that is roughly 65 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 53 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

Bury St Edmunds has a good range of parking with 12 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Hardwick Heath Car Park is full, Car Park A is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Hardwick Heath Car Park have?

Hardwick Heath Car Park in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 118 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Hardwick Heath Car Park?

Hardwick Heath Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Hardwick Heath Car Park busiest?

Hardwick Heath Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Hardwick Heath Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Hardwick Heath Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Hardwick Heath Car Park?

Hardwick Heath Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by West Suffolk Council.

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