Rectory Lane East Long Stay Parking, Chelmsford

Q: "How many parking spaces does Rectory Lane East Long Stay have?"

"Rectory Lane East Long Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 74 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Rectory Lane East Long Stay?"

"Rectory Lane East Long Stay is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Rectory Lane East Long Stay busiest?"

"Rectory Lane East Long Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Rectory Lane East Long Stay quietest?"

"The quietest period for Rectory Lane East Long Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Rectory Lane East Long Stay?"

"Rectory Lane East Long Stay is a car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council."

74 total spaces

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: CM1 1RH
Capacity: ~74 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Chelmsford City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Rectory Lane East Long Stay, Chelmsford.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

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

About Rectory Lane East Long Stay

Located in Chelmsford, Rectory Lane East Long Stay is a surface car park open to the public. It provides roughly 74 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Chelmsford City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 74 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Rectory Lane East Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 74 spaces, that is roughly 44 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 30 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 Chelmsford

With more than 35 car parks in Chelmsford, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. The nearest alternative is Rectory Lane West Long Stay, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Rectory Lane East Long Stay have?

Rectory Lane East Long Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 74 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Rectory Lane East Long Stay?

Rectory Lane East Long Stay is a paid car park.

When is Rectory Lane East Long Stay busiest?

Rectory Lane East Long Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Rectory Lane East Long Stay quietest?

The quietest period for Rectory Lane East Long Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Rectory Lane East Long Stay?

Rectory Lane East Long Stay is a car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Rectory Lane West Long Stay 104m away Glebe Road Long Stay 333m away Queen's Visitors Parking 372m away West End Business 396m away West End Short Stay 404m away

More car parks in Chelmsford

Baddow Road Mixed Stay ~344 spaces Beaulieu Park Station Car Park B ~400 spaces Bond Street ~288 spaces Church Car Park ~16 spaces Church Car Park ~36 spaces Coval Lane Long Stay ~188 spaces Fairfield Road Long Stay ~307 spaces High Chelmer and Chelmsford Market ~1012 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0