Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Parking, Ipswich

Q: "How many parking spaces does Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park have?"

"Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 300 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park busiest?"

"Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 186 of ~300 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 222 of ~300 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park?"

"Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks."

300 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 186 of ~300 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 222 of ~300 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: IP3 0FR
Capacity: ~300 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park, Ipswich.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park

Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park offers general parking in Ipswich for visitors and locals. At approximately 300 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. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 300 spaces, that is roughly 180 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 120 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. The Waterfront 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 Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park have?

Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 300 parking spaces.

When is Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park busiest?

Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 186 of ~300 spaces in use.

When is Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 222 of ~300 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park?

Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

The Waterfront Car Park 136m away Athena Hall Car Park 150m away The Wharf Car Park 162m away University Car Park 269m away Fore Street Car Park 379m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0