Nowton Park Carpark Parking, Bury St Edmunds
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Nowton Park Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 166 of ~248 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Nowton Park Carpark is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 181 of ~248 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP29 5BD
- Capacity
- ~248 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- West Suffolk Council
- Nearest road
- Nowton Road
Nearby landmarks: Grounds Cafe Nowton Park (95m), South Lee School (336m), Victory Sports Ground (408m)
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 Nowton Park Carpark
Nowton Park Carpark provides parking for a leisure or tourist attraction in Bury St Edmunds, seeing most of its visitors during evenings and weekends. 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
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
Nowton Park Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 248 spaces, that is roughly 161 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 87 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
Bury St Edmunds has a good range of parking with 12 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
What’s near Nowton Park Carpark
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Grounds Cafe Nowton Park (café), about 95 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 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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 166 of ~248 spaces in use.
When is Nowton Park Carpark quietest?
The best time to find a space at Nowton Park Carpark is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 181 of ~248 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Nowton Park Carpark?
Nowton Park Carpark is a leisure tourist car park, operated by West Suffolk Council.