Lairage Parking, Hitchin — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Lairage have?"

"Lairage in Hitchin has approximately 295 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Lairage busiest?"

"Lairage tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Lairage quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Lairage?"

"Lairage is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by NHDC."

295 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: SG5 1EH
Capacity: ~295 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: NHDC

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Lairage, 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 Lairage

Lairage sits in Hitchin town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At roughly 295 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by NHDC.

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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Lairage is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 295 spaces, that is roughly 266 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 29 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

Hitchin has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Christchurch is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Lairage have?

Lairage in Hitchin has approximately 295 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Lairage?

Lairage is a paid car park.

When is Lairage busiest?

Lairage tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Lairage quietest?

The quietest period for Lairage is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Lairage?

Lairage is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by NHDC.

Nearby Car Parks

Christchurch 73m away Waitrose Carpark 105m away Brand St Car Park 127m away Wilkinson's Car Park 204m away Portmill Lane West Car Park 315m 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