Brand St Parking, Hitchin — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Brand St Car Park have?"

"Brand St Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 80 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Brand St Car Park busiest?"

"Brand St Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Brand St Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Brand St Car Park?"

"Brand St Car Park is a town centre car park."

80 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: SG5 1JE
Capacity: ~80 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Brand St Car Park, Hitchin.
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 Brand St Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Hitchin’s main streets, Brand St Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 80 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Brand St Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 80 spaces, that is roughly 72 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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 Hitchin

With 11 car parks in Hitchin, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Brand St Car Park is full, Wilkinson’s Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Brand St Car Park have?

Brand St Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 80 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Brand St Car Park busiest?

Brand St Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Brand St Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Brand St Car Park?

Brand St Car Park is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Wilkinson's Car Park 106m away Christchurch 122m away Lairage 127m away Portmill Lane West Car Park 191m away Waitrose Carpark 229m away

More car parks in Hitchin

Hitchin Station Car Park ~354 spaces Hitchin Station ~306 spaces Portmill Lane East Car Park ~77 spaces Sainsbury's Car Park ~154 spaces Saint Mary's Square Car Park ~133 spaces

See all 11 car parks in Hitchin →

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