Westgate 1 Parking, Lincoln — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Westgate 1 have?"

"Westgate 1 in Lincoln has approximately 105 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Westgate 1?"

"Westgate 1 is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Westgate 1 busiest?"

"Westgate 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 62 of ~105 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Westgate 1 quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Westgate 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 79 of ~105 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Westgate 1?"

"Westgate 1 is a car park with surface parking, operated by Lincoln City Council."

105 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Westgate 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 62 of ~105 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Westgate 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 79 of ~105 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: LN1 3BD
Capacity: ~105 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Lincoln City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Westgate 1, Lincoln.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Tue	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Wed	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Thu	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Fri	5	9	18	32	46	50	55	50	46	41	36	27	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	36	50	59	59	55	50	46	36	23	9	5
Sun	0	5	9	18	27	36	36	32	27	23	14	9	5	0

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

About Westgate 1

Westgate 1 is a surface car park in Lincoln, available for general parking. At roughly 105 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Lincoln City Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 105 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Westgate 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 105 spaces, that is roughly 63 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 42 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

With 14 car parks in Lincoln, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Westgate 2, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Westgate 1 have?

Westgate 1 in Lincoln has approximately 105 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Westgate 1?

Westgate 1 is a paid car park.

When is Westgate 1 busiest?

Westgate 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 62 of ~105 spaces in use.

When is Westgate 1 quietest?

The best time to find a space at Westgate 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 79 of ~105 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Westgate 1?

Westgate 1 is a car park with surface parking, operated by Lincoln City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Westgate 2 144m away Flaxengate Car Park 438m away Flaxengate 2 517m away Broadgate Car Park 735m away Lucy Tower Street Car Park 773m away

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

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

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