Fore Hill Parking, Ely — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Fore Hill Car Park have?"

"Fore Hill Car Park in Ely has approximately 323 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Fore Hill Car Park?"

"Parking at Fore Hill Car Park is free of charge."

Q: "When is Fore Hill Car Park busiest?"

"Fore Hill Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Fore Hill Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Fore Hill Car Park?"

"Fore Hill Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

323 total spaces (est.)

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: CB7 4AH
Capacity: ~323 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Fore Hill Car Park, Ely.
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 Fore Hill Car Park

Fore Hill Car Park sits in Ely town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At approximately 323 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking.

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. 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.

Busyness in detail

Fore Hill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 323 spaces, that is roughly 291 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 32 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

There are 9 car parks across Ely, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Ship Lane Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Fore Hill Car Park have?

Fore Hill Car Park in Ely has approximately 323 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Fore Hill Car Park?

Parking at Fore Hill Car Park is free of charge.

When is Fore Hill Car Park busiest?

Fore Hill Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Fore Hill Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Fore Hill Car Park?

Fore Hill Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Ship Lane Car Park 181m away Newnham Street Car Park 482m away St Mary's Car Park - Short Stay 493m away Fisherman's Car Park 532m away Barton Road - Free Long Stay 578m away

More car parks in Ely

Angel Drove Car Park ~196 spaces Car Park, Ely ~145 spaces The Dock Car Park ~124 spaces

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