Nowton Park Carpark Parking, Bury St Edmunds

Q: "How many parking spaces does Nowton Park Carpark have?"

"Nowton Park Carpark in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 248 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Nowton Park Carpark?"

"Nowton Park Carpark is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Nowton Park Carpark busiest?"

"Nowton Park Carpark tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Nowton Park Carpark quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Nowton Park Carpark?"

"Nowton Park Carpark is a car park, operated by West Suffolk Council."

248 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: IP29 5BD
Capacity: ~248 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Charges: Paid
Operator: West Suffolk Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Nowton Park Carpark, Bury St Edmunds.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

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

About Nowton Park Carpark

Located in Bury St Edmunds, Nowton Park Carpark is a car park open to the public. At roughly 248 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. Parking here is paid. It is operated by West Suffolk Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Nowton Park Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 248 spaces, that is roughly 136 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 112 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Nowton Park Carpark have?

Nowton Park Carpark in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 248 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Nowton Park Carpark?

Nowton Park Carpark is a paid car park.

When is Nowton Park Carpark busiest?

Nowton Park Carpark tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Nowton Park Carpark quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Nowton Park Carpark?

Nowton Park Carpark is a car park, operated by West Suffolk Council.

More car parks in Bury St Edmunds

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0