Vineyard Street Parking, Colchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Vineyard Street Car Park have?"

"Vineyard Street Car Park in Colchester has approximately 100 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Vineyard Street Car Park?"

"Vineyard Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Vineyard Street Car Park busiest?"

"Vineyard Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Vineyard Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Vineyard Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Vineyard Street Car Park?"

"Vineyard Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Colchester Borough Council."

100 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: CO1 1LS
Capacity: ~100 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Colchester Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Vineyard Street Car Park, 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 Vineyard Street Car Park

Vineyard Street Car Park is a surface car park in Colchester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 100 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Colchester Borough Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Vineyard Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 100 spaces, that is roughly 90 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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. The nearest alternative is Osbourne Street, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Vineyard Street Car Park have?

Vineyard Street Car Park in Colchester has approximately 100 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Vineyard Street Car Park?

Vineyard Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Vineyard Street Car Park busiest?

Vineyard Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Vineyard Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Vineyard Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Vineyard Street Car Park?

Vineyard Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Colchester Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Osbourne Street 132m away Priory Street Car Park 209m away St. Johns 222m away Britannia Car Park 320m away Priory Street Car Park 380m away

More car parks in Colchester

Butt Road Car Park ~183 spaces Colchester High Street ~642 spaces Colchester Park and Ride ~1253 spaces Colchester Station Car Park ~1410 spaces Contractor Car Park Main Car Park ~506 spaces Napier Road (North) ~85 spaces Napier Road (South) ~35 spaces

See all 19 car parks in 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

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