Portmill Lane West Car Park Parking, Hitchin
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Portmill Lane West Car Park
Located in the heart of Hitchin, Portmill Lane West Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 75 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.
Parking in Hitchin
There are 11 car parks across Hitchin, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Portmill Lane West Car Park is full, Portmill Lane East Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Portmill Lane West Car Park have?
Portmill Lane West Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 75 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Portmill Lane West Car Park busiest?
Portmill Lane West Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Portmill Lane West Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Portmill Lane West Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Portmill Lane West Car Park?
Portmill Lane West Car Park is a town centre car park.