Barton Road - Free Long Stay Parking, Ely
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CB7 4JE
- Capacity
- ~173 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Barton Road - Free Long Stay
Positioned within walking distance of Ely’s main streets, Barton Road - Free Long Stay caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 173 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 173 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Barton Road - Free Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 173 spaces, that is roughly 156 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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 Ely
Ely has 9 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Barton Road - Free Long Stay is busy. The nearest alternative is St Mary’s Car Park - Short Stay, around 400m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Barton Road - Free Long Stay have?
Barton Road - Free Long Stay in Ely has approximately 173 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Barton Road - Free Long Stay?
Parking at Barton Road - Free Long Stay is free of charge.
When is Barton Road - Free Long Stay busiest?
Barton Road - Free Long Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Barton Road - Free Long Stay quietest?
The quietest period for Barton Road - Free Long Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Barton Road - Free Long Stay?
Barton Road - Free Long Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by East Cambridgeshire District Council.