Ship Lane Car Park Parking, Ely
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CB7 4GB
- Capacity
- ~114 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Ship Lane Car Park
Ship Lane Car Park offers general parking in Ely for visitors and locals. At roughly 114 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Ship Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 114 spaces, that is roughly 68 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 46 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
With 9 car parks in Ely, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Fore Hill Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, 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 Ship Lane Car Park have?
Ship Lane Car Park in Ely has approximately 114 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Ship Lane Car Park busiest?
Ship Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Ship Lane Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Ship Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.