Newnham Street Car Park Parking, Ely
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CB7 4PY
- Capacity
- ~219 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Newnham Street Car Park
Located in the heart of Ely, Newnham Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. There are around 219 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), 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 no charge for parking here.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Newnham Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 219 spaces, that is roughly 186 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 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. Should you find Newnham Street Car Park full, St Mary’s Car Park - Short Stay (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Newnham Street Car Park have?
Newnham Street Car Park in Ely has approximately 219 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Newnham Street Car Park?
Parking at Newnham Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is Newnham Street Car Park busiest?
Newnham Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Newnham Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Newnham Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Newnham Street Car Park?
Newnham Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.