Parkway Surface Parking, Bury St Edmunds
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP33 3BP
- Capacity
- ~252 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- West Suffolk Council
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 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Parkway Surface
Located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, Parkway Surface provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 252 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. West Suffolk Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 252 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Parkway Surface is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 252 spaces, that is roughly 214 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 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
With 12 car parks in Bury St Edmunds, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Parkway Multi Storey, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Parkway Surface have?
Parkway Surface in Bury St Edmunds has approximately 252 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Parkway Surface?
Parkway Surface is a paid car park.
When is Parkway Surface busiest?
Parkway Surface tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Parkway Surface quietest?
The quietest period for Parkway Surface is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Parkway Surface?
Parkway Surface is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by West Suffolk Council.