Cardinal Park Car Park Parking, Ipswich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP1 1AX
- Capacity
- ~612 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Cardinal Park Car Park
Located in Ipswich, Cardinal Park Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. At approximately 612 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Cardinal Park Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 612 spaces, that is roughly 367 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 245 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 Ipswich
Ipswich has an extensive choice of parking with over 33 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Cardinal Park Car Park is full, Burrell Road Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Cardinal Park Car Park have?
Cardinal Park Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 612 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Cardinal Park Car Park?
Cardinal Park Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Cardinal Park Car Park busiest?
Cardinal Park Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Cardinal Park Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Cardinal Park Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Cardinal Park Car Park?
Cardinal Park Car Park is a car park with surface parking.