Waitrose Carpark Parking, Hitchin

Q: "How many parking spaces does Waitrose Carpark have?"

"Waitrose Carpark in Hitchin has approximately 243 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Waitrose Carpark?"

"Waitrose Carpark is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Waitrose Carpark busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Waitrose Carpark quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Waitrose Carpark?"

"Waitrose Carpark is a town centre car park with surface parking."

243 total spaces (est.)

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 2JT
Capacity: ~243 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Waitrose Carpark, 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 Waitrose Carpark

Waitrose Carpark sits in Hitchin town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 243 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.

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

Waitrose Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 243 spaces, that is roughly 219 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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

There are 11 car parks across Hitchin, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Waitrose Carpark is full, Lairage 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 Waitrose Carpark have?

Waitrose Carpark in Hitchin has approximately 243 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Waitrose Carpark?

Waitrose Carpark is a paid car park.

When is Waitrose Carpark busiest?

Waitrose Carpark tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Waitrose Carpark quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Waitrose Carpark?

Waitrose Carpark is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Lairage 105m away Christchurch 130m away Brand St Car Park 229m away Wilkinson's Car Park 288m away Portmill Lane West Car Park 419m 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