Colchester High Street Parking, Colchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Colchester High Street have?"

"Colchester High Street in Colchester has approximately 642 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Colchester High Street?"

"Colchester High Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Colchester High Street busiest?"

"Colchester High Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Colchester High Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for Colchester High Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Colchester High Street?"

"Colchester High Street is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks."

642 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: CO1 1DZ
Capacity: ~642 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Colchester High Street, Colchester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Colchester High Street

Located in the heart of Colchester, Colchester High Street provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a major parking facility with approximately 642 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. 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

Colchester High Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 642 spaces, that is roughly 578 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 64 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 Colchester

With 19 car parks in Colchester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Colchester High Street is full, St. Mary’s Medium Stay is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Colchester High Street have?

Colchester High Street in Colchester has approximately 642 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Colchester High Street?

Colchester High Street is a paid car park.

When is Colchester High Street busiest?

Colchester High Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Colchester High Street quietest?

The quietest period for Colchester High Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Colchester High Street?

Colchester High Street is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

St. Mary's Medium Stay 354m away St. Johns 431m away Vineyard Street Car Park 447m away Osbourne Street 577m away Priory Street Car Park 591m away

More car parks in Colchester

Britannia Car Park ~407 spaces Butt Road Car Park ~183 spaces Colchester Park and Ride ~1253 spaces Colchester Station Car Park ~1410 spaces Contractor Car Park Main Car Park ~506 spaces Napier Road (North) ~85 spaces Napier Road (South) ~35 spaces

See all 19 car parks in Colchester →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0