Foundation Street Car Park Parking, Ipswich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Foundation Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 462 of ~513 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Foundation Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 354 of ~513 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP4 1BW
- Capacity
- ~513 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Foundation Street Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Ipswich’s main streets, Foundation Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 513 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. 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
Foundation Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 513 spaces, that is roughly 462 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 51 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 offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Should you find Foundation Street Car Park full, Tacket Street Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Foundation Street Car Park have?
Foundation Street Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 513 parking spaces.
When is Foundation Street Car Park busiest?
Foundation Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 462 of ~513 spaces in use.
When is Foundation Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Foundation Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 354 of ~513 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Foundation Street Car Park?
Foundation Street Car Park is a town centre car park.