Wilkinson's Parking, Hitchin — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Wilkinson's Car Park have?"

"Wilkinson's Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 74 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Wilkinson's Car Park?"

"Wilkinson's Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Wilkinson's Car Park busiest?"

"Wilkinson's Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Wilkinson's Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Wilkinson's Car Park?"

"Wilkinson's Car Park is a town centre car park."

74 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 1JA
Capacity: ~74 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Wilkinson's 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 Wilkinson’s Car Park

As a town centre car park in Hitchin, Wilkinson’s Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It provides roughly 74 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Wilkinson’s Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 74 spaces, that is roughly 67 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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. Brand St Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Wilkinson's Car Park have?

Wilkinson's Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 74 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Wilkinson's Car Park?

Wilkinson's Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Wilkinson's Car Park busiest?

Wilkinson's Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Wilkinson's Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Wilkinson's Car Park?

Wilkinson's Car Park is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Brand St Car Park 106m away Christchurch 159m away Portmill Lane West Car Park 193m away Sainsbury's Car Park 199m away Lairage 204m away

More car parks in Hitchin

Hitchin Station Car Park ~354 spaces Hitchin Station ~306 spaces Portmill Lane East Car Park ~77 spaces Saint Mary's Square Car Park ~133 spaces Waitrose Carpark ~243 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