Flaxengate Parking, Lincoln — Best Time to Park

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

"Flaxengate Car Park in Lincoln has approximately 25 parking spaces."

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

"Flaxengate Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Flaxengate Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Flaxengate Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"Flaxengate Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Lincoln City Council."

25 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 1LP
Capacity: ~25 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Lincoln City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Flaxengate 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 Flaxengate Car Park

Located in the heart of Lincoln, Flaxengate Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It has an estimated 25 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. Lincoln City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.

Busyness in detail

Flaxengate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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. The nearest alternative is Flaxengate 2, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Flaxengate Car Park have?

Flaxengate Car Park in Lincoln has approximately 25 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Flaxengate Car Park?

Flaxengate Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Flaxengate Car Park busiest?

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

When is Flaxengate Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Flaxengate Car Park?

Flaxengate Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Lincoln City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Flaxengate 2 87m away Broadgate Car Park 298m away Westgate 1 438m away Westgate 2 549m away Lincoln Central Car Park 562m away

More car parks in Lincoln

Clifton Street Car Park ~250 spaces Community Centre Car Park ~110 spaces High Street Car Park ~236 spaces Lucy Tower Street Car Park ~190 spaces Mach parking ~13 spaces Mach parking ~24 spaces Tentercroft Street Car Park ~300 spaces Tentercroft Street Car Park ~41 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