Prettygate Car Park Parking, Colchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Prettygate Car Park
Prettygate Car Park offers general parking in Colchester for visitors and locals. It has an estimated 6 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Colchester Borough Council.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With only 6 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
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. Prettygate Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Prettygate Car Park have?
Prettygate Car Park in Colchester has approximately 6 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Prettygate Car Park?
Parking at Prettygate Car Park is free of charge.
When is Prettygate Car Park busiest?
Prettygate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Prettygate Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Prettygate Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Prettygate Car Park?
Prettygate Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Colchester Borough Council.