Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park Parking, Bury St Edmunds
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 27 of ~30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 21 of ~30 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP33 1HF
- Capacity
- ~30 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park
Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park sits in Bury St Edmunds town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 30 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 27 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 Bury St Edmunds
There are 12 car parks across Bury St Edmunds, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is full, M&S Customer Parking is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park have?
Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 30 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park?
Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park busiest?
Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 27 of ~30 spaces in use.
When is Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 21 of ~30 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park?
Lower Baxter Street Short Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.