Prettygate Car Park Parking, Colchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CO3 4NN
- Capacity
- ~5 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
Located in Colchester, Prettygate Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. It has an estimated 5 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. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed 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. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Prettygate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 5 spaces, that is roughly 3 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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. 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 5 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.