East Street Parking, Leicester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About East Street
East Street is a multi-storey car park near Leicester railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. There are around 289 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. 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. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Leicester
There are 16 car parks across Leicester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find East Street full, St Georges House 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 East Street have?
East Street in Leicester has approximately 289 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at East Street?
East Street is a paid car park.
When is East Street busiest?
East Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is East Street quietest?
The quietest period for East Street is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is East Street?
East Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.