Broadgate Parking, Lincoln — Best Time to Park

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

"Broadgate Car Park in Lincoln has approximately 430 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Broadgate Car Park?"

"Broadgate Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Broadgate Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Broadgate Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"Broadgate Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Lincoln City Council."

430 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: LN2 5AW
Capacity: ~430 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Lincoln City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Broadgate Car Park, Lincoln.
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 Broadgate Car Park

As a town centre car park in Lincoln, Broadgate Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 430 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. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Lincoln City Council.

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

Broadgate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 430 spaces, that is roughly 387 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 43 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 Lincoln

There are 14 car parks across Lincoln, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Broadgate Car Park full, Flaxengate 2 (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Broadgate Car Park have?

Broadgate Car Park in Lincoln has approximately 430 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Broadgate Car Park?

Broadgate Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Broadgate Car Park busiest?

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

When is Broadgate Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Broadgate Car Park?

Broadgate Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Lincoln City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Flaxengate 2 219m away Flaxengate Car Park 298m away Lincoln Central Car Park 311m away High Street Car Park 521m away Tentercroft Street Car Park 536m away

More car parks in Lincoln

Clifton Street Car Park ~250 spaces Community Centre Car Park ~110 spaces Lucy Tower Street Car Park ~190 spaces Mach parking ~13 spaces Mach parking ~24 spaces Tentercroft Street Car Park ~41 spaces Westgate 1 ~105 spaces Westgate 2 ~31 spaces

See all 14 car parks in Lincoln →

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