Common Staithe Quay Parking, King's Lynn

152 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Common Staithe Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 138 of 152 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Common Staithe Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 105 of 152 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PE30 1LL
Capacity: 152 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Nearest road: Ferry Street
Other car parks within 500m: 10

Nearby landmarks: Crown & Mitre (59m), Corn Exchange (76m), Trinity Quay (86m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Common Staithe Quay, King's Lynn.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Common Staithe Quay

Common Staithe Quay is a surface car park in King’s Lynn town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 152 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Common Staithe Quay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 152 spaces, that is roughly 137 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 King’s Lynn

There are 13 car parks across King’s Lynn, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Tuesday Market Place, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Common Staithe Quay

Within a 500-metre walk there are 21 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Crown & Mitre (pub), about 59 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 343 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 150 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Common Staithe Quay have?

Common Staithe Quay in King's Lynn has 152 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Common Staithe Quay?

Common Staithe Quay is a paid car park.

When is Common Staithe Quay busiest?

Common Staithe Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 138 of 152 spaces in use.

When is Common Staithe Quay quietest?

The best time to find a space at Common Staithe Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 105 of 152 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Common Staithe Quay?

Common Staithe Quay is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Tuesday Market Place 142m away Surrey Street 250m away Chapel Street 256m away Juniper 364m away Baker Lane Car Park 389m away

More car parks in King's Lynn

Albert Street 126 spaces Austin Street East Car Park 120 spaces Austin Street West 100 spaces Car Park, King's Lynn 350 spaces Saint James Court 55 spaces Saturday Market Place 41 spaces St James Car Park 645 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0