Bird Street Parking, Lichfield — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Bird Street have?"

"Bird Street in Lichfield has approximately 179 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Bird Street?"

"Bird Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Bird Street busiest?"

"Bird Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Bird Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for Bird Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Bird Street?"

"Bird Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Lichfield District Council."

179 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: WS13 6LA
Capacity: ~179 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Lichfield District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Bird Street, Lichfield.
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 Bird Street

As a town centre car park in Lichfield, Bird Street is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 179 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Lichfield District Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Bird Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 179 spaces, that is roughly 161 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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 Lichfield

With 12 car parks in Lichfield, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Sandford Street is the nearest alternative at about 200m, 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 Bird Street have?

Bird Street in Lichfield has approximately 179 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Bird Street?

Bird Street is a paid car park.

When is Bird Street busiest?

Bird Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Bird Street quietest?

The quietest period for Bird Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Bird Street?

Bird Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Lichfield District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Sandford Street 219m away Lombard Street Car Park 266m away Friary Inner 279m away Birmingham Road Multi Storey 337m away Lichfield Bus Station 370m away

More car parks in Lichfield

Bunkers Hill ~54 spaces Car Park, Lichfield ~132 spaces King Edward VI Leisure Centre Car Park ~38 spaces The Friary Car Park ~74 spaces University East ~48 spaces Waitrose Car Park ~303 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Lichfield →

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