Pottergate Parking, Norwich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NR2 1EE
- Capacity
- ~27 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Norwich 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 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Pottergate
Located in the heart of Norwich, Pottergate provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 27 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Norwich City Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Pottergate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 26 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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
Norwich has an extensive choice of parking with over 37 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Saint Giles, 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 Pottergate have?
Pottergate in Norwich has approximately 27 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Pottergate?
Pottergate is a paid car park.
When is Pottergate busiest?
Pottergate tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Pottergate quietest?
The quietest period for Pottergate is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Pottergate?
Pottergate is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Norwich City Council.