Tentercroft Street Car Park Parking, Lincoln
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- LN5 7DB
- Capacity
- ~300 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Lincoln City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tentercroft Street Car Park
Rail users heading to and from Lincoln station will find Tentercroft Street Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 300 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. 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
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Tentercroft Street Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 300 spaces, that is roughly 240 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Lincoln
With 14 car parks in Lincoln, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Tentercroft Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Tentercroft Street Car Park have?
Tentercroft Street Car Park in Lincoln has approximately 300 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Tentercroft Street Car Park?
Tentercroft Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Tentercroft Street Car Park busiest?
Tentercroft Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Tentercroft Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Tentercroft Street Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Tentercroft Street Car Park?
Tentercroft Street Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Lincoln City Council.