157 total spaces
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
IP3 0DT
Capacity
~157 spaces
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
IPSERV

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Wharf Car Park, Ipswich.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon491730394448443935302213400
Tue491730394448443935302213400
Wed491730394448443935302213400
Thu491730394448443935302213400
Fri491730444852484439352613400
Sat49173548575752484435229400
Sun049172635353026221394000

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

About The Wharf Car Park

The Wharf Car Park provides parking in Ipswich, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With approximately 157 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by IPSERV.

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. With 157 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

The Wharf Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 157 spaces, that is roughly 86 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 71 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

With more than 33 car parks in Ipswich, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Athena Hall Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 The Wharf Car Park have?

The Wharf Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 157 parking spaces.

Is parking free at The Wharf Car Park?

The Wharf Car Park is a paid car park.

When is The Wharf Car Park busiest?

The Wharf Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is The Wharf Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is The Wharf Car Park?

The Wharf Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by IPSERV.

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