John Lewis Parking, Leicester — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does John Lewis Car Park have?"

"John Lewis Car Park in Leicester has approximately 2100 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at John Lewis Car Park?"

"John Lewis Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is John Lewis Car Park busiest?"

"John Lewis Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is John Lewis Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is John Lewis Car Park?"

"John Lewis Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

2100 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: LE1 4QL
Capacity: ~2100 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for John Lewis Car Park, Leicester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

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

About John Lewis Car Park

John Lewis Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Leicester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At approximately 2100 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. 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.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

John Lewis Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 2100 spaces, that is roughly 1785 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 315 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 Leicester

With 16 car parks in Leicester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find John Lewis Car Park full, Easypark (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 John Lewis Car Park have?

John Lewis Car Park in Leicester has approximately 2100 parking spaces.

Is parking free at John Lewis Car Park?

John Lewis Car Park is a paid car park.

When is John Lewis Car Park busiest?

John Lewis Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is John Lewis Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is John Lewis Car Park?

John Lewis Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Easypark 184m away Highcross Rooftop 301m away Abbey Street Car Park 494m away St Nicholas Circle Parking 512m away Bowbridge Parking 651m away

More car parks in Leicester

County Hall visitors' car park ~66 spaces East Street ~289 spaces Leicester Royal Infirmary Visitor Parking ~287 spaces NCP Leicester Burnmoor Street ~29 spaces Newarke Street Multi-storey Car Park ~215 spaces Rutland Centre Multi-storey Car Park ~526 spaces Rutland Centre Short Stay Car Park ~35 spaces Short Stay Car Park ~30 spaces

See all 16 car parks in Leicester →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0