St James Parking, King's Lynn — Best Time to Park

645 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

St James Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 587 of 645 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at St James Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 445 of 645 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PE30 1BT
Capacity: 645 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: west-norfolk.gov.uk
Nearest road: Clough Lane
Other car parks within 500m: 10

Nearby landmarks: Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre (86m), King's Lynn Police Station (107m), Landles (113m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St James Car Park, 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 St James Car Park

St James Car Park sits in King’s Lynn town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 645 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by west-norfolk.gov.uk.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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

St James Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 645 spaces, that is roughly 580 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 65 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. If St James Car Park is full, Saint James Court is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near St James Car Park

Within a 500-metre walk there are 27 shops, 8 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre (sports centre), about 86 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 219 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 142 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 14.0 metres, which is around 4 decks — roughly 161 spaces per deck.

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 St James Car Park have?

St James Car Park in King's Lynn has 645 parking spaces.

Is parking free at St James Car Park?

St James Car Park is a paid car park.

When is St James Car Park busiest?

St James Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 587 of 645 spaces in use.

When is St James Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at St James Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 445 of 645 spaces free.

What kind of car park is St James Car Park?

St James Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by west-norfolk.gov.uk.

Nearby Car Parks

Saint James Court 143m away Saturday Market Place 277m away Baker Lane Car Park 303m away Albert Street 414m away Car Park, King's Lynn 416m away

More car parks in King's Lynn

Austin Street East Car Park 120 spaces Austin Street West 100 spaces Chapel Street 80 spaces Common Staithe Quay 152 spaces Juniper 44 spaces Surrey Street 37 spaces Tuesday Market Place 208 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