St. Johns 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 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About St. Johns
Positioned within walking distance of Colchester’s main streets, St. Johns caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 645 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking. 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. 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.
Parking in Colchester
Colchester has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Vineyard Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does St. Johns have?
St. Johns in Colchester has approximately 645 parking spaces.
Is parking free at St. Johns?
St. Johns is a paid car park.
When is St. Johns busiest?
St. Johns tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is St. Johns quietest?
The quietest period for St. Johns is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
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.