Carters Yard Parking, Mildenhall
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP28 7ET
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Forest Heath District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Carters Yard
Positioned within walking distance of Mildenhall’s main streets, Carters Yard caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With space for around 20 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Forest Heath 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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Carters Yard is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Mildenhall
Carters Yard is one of just 2 car parks in Mildenhall, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Carters Yard full, Jubilee Fields (around 400m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Carters Yard have?
Carters Yard in Mildenhall has approximately 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Carters Yard?
Parking at Carters Yard is free of charge.
When is Carters Yard busiest?
Carters Yard tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Carters Yard quietest?
The quietest period for Carters Yard is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Carters Yard?
Carters Yard is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Forest Heath District Council.