Prettygate Car Park Parking, Colchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CO3 4NN
- Capacity
- ~6 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Colchester Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
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. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Colchester Borough Council.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Prettygate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 6 spaces, that is roughly 3 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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
There are 19 car parks across Colchester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Prettygate Car Park is full, Prettygate Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering.
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.