St. Johns Parking, Colchester — Best Time to Park

645 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

St. Johns is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 587 of 645 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at St. Johns is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 445 of 645 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: CO2 7AL
Capacity: 645 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Colchester Borough Council
Height limit: 1.9m
Nearest road: St John's Avenue
Other car parks within 500m: 8

Nearby landmarks: Level Best Cafe. (81m), The Headgate Theatre (95m), The Playhouse (108m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St. Johns, 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 St. Johns

St. Johns is a multi-storey car park in Colchester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At approximately 645 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. 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. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Colchester Borough Council.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

St. Johns is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 645 spaces, that is roughly 580 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 65 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 18 car parks in Colchester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Vineyard Street Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near St. Johns

Within a 500-metre walk there are 18 shops, 17 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Level Best Cafe. (café), about 81 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 206 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 121 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 St. Johns have?

St. Johns in Colchester has 645 parking spaces.

Is parking free at St. Johns?

St. Johns is a paid car park.

When is St. Johns busiest?

St. Johns is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 587 of 645 spaces in use.

When is St. Johns quietest?

The best time to find a space at St. Johns is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 445 of 645 spaces free.

What kind of car park is St. Johns?

St. Johns is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Colchester Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Vineyard Street Car Park 222m away Osbourne Street 277m away Butt Road Car Park 387m away Priory Street Car Park 427m away St. Mary's Medium Stay 429m away

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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