The Wharf Car Park Parking, Ipswich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
The Wharf Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 89 of ~157 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Wharf Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 119 of ~157 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP3 0DT
- Capacity
- ~157 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- IPSERV
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 89 of ~157 spaces in use.
When is The Wharf Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at The Wharf Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 119 of ~157 spaces free.
What kind of car park is The Wharf Car Park?
The Wharf Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by IPSERV.