John Lewis Parking, Norwich — Best Time to Park

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

"John Lewis Car Park in Norwich has approximately 650 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at John Lewis Car Park?"

"John Lewis Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is John Lewis Car Park busiest?"

"John Lewis Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 403 of ~650 spaces in use."

Q: "When is John Lewis Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at John Lewis Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 481 of ~650 spaces free."

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

"John Lewis Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by John Lewis."

650 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

John Lewis Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 403 of ~650 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at John Lewis Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 481 of ~650 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: NR1 3EX
Capacity: ~650 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: John Lewis

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for John Lewis Car Park, Norwich.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

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

About John Lewis Car Park

John Lewis Car Park offers general parking in Norwich for visitors and locals. With around 650 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by John Lewis.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

John Lewis Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 650 spaces, that is roughly 390 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 260 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 Norwich

With more than 37 car parks in Norwich, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. If John Lewis Car Park is full, Queens Road Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does John Lewis Car Park have?

John Lewis Car Park in Norwich has approximately 650 parking spaces.

Is parking free at John Lewis Car Park?

John Lewis Car Park is a paid car park.

When is John Lewis Car Park busiest?

John Lewis Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 403 of ~650 spaces in use.

When is John Lewis Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at John Lewis Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 481 of ~650 spaces free.

What kind of car park is John Lewis Car Park?

John Lewis Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by John Lewis.

Nearby Car Parks

Queens Road Car Park 229m away Rouen Road 230m away Notre Dame Car Park 311m away Saint Stephens Car Park 317m away Scarles Yard 337m away

More car parks in Norwich

Assembly Rooms ~40 spaces Botolph Street ~160 spaces Car Park D (disused) ~38 spaces Car Park, Norwich ~158 spaces Chantry ~90 spaces Chapelfield ~1000 spaces Colegate Car Park ~94 spaces Edith Cavell Building Car Park ~140 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0