Cattle Market Parking, Chichester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Cattle Market is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 793 of 911 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cattle Market is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 638 of 911 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PO19 7UD
- Capacity
- 911 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 6
- Nearest road
- Market Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 10
Nearby landmarks: Church of Christ, Scientist (106m), St. John's Chapel (124m), Draper’s Yard (127m)
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 Cattle Market
As a town centre car park in Chichester, Cattle Market is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At approximately 911 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Cattle Market is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 911 spaces, that is roughly 774 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 137 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 Chichester
There are 17 car parks across Chichester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Market Road A is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Cattle Market
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 2 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Church of Christ, Scientist (place of worship), about 106 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 196 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 85 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 Cattle Market have?
Cattle Market in Chichester has 911 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Cattle Market?
Cattle Market is a paid car park.
When is Cattle Market busiest?
Cattle Market is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 793 of 911 spaces in use.
When is Cattle Market quietest?
The best time to find a space at Cattle Market is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 638 of 911 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Cattle Market?
Cattle Market is a town centre car park with surface parking.