Olding Road Car Park Parking, Bury St Edmunds
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Olding Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 198 of ~367 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Olding Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 283 of ~367 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP33 3TA
- Capacity
- ~367 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Height limit
- 2.1 m
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Olding Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:30-23:00; Sa-Su,PH 07:00-23:00
Nearby landmarks: St Edmundsbury Borough Council Depot (120m), Bury Skate Park (175m), Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre (191m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Olding Road Car Park
Located in Bury St Edmunds, Olding Road Car Park is a car park open to the public. With around 367 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Olding Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 367 spaces, that is roughly 202 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 165 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. Should you find Olding Road Car Park full, Leisure Centre Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Olding Road Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is St Edmundsbury Borough Council Depot, about 120 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 202 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 Olding Road Car Park have?
Olding Road Car Park in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 367 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Olding Road Car Park busiest?
Olding Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 198 of ~367 spaces in use.
When is Olding Road Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Olding Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 283 of ~367 spaces free.