Pottergate Parking, Norwich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Pottergate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 26 of 27 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Pottergate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 18 of 27 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NR2 1DX
- Capacity
- 27 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Norwich City Council
- Nearest road
- Pottergate
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Saint Lawrence Lane (62m), Maddermarket Antiques (70m), Mambo Jambos Restaurant (75m)
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.
What’s near Pottergate
Within a 500-metre walk there are 27 shops, 26 places to eat or drink and 11 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Saint Lawrence Lane, about 62 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 200 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 50 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Pottergate have?
Pottergate in Norwich has 27 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Pottergate?
Pottergate is a paid car park.
When is Pottergate busiest?
Pottergate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 26 of 27 spaces in use.
When is Pottergate quietest?
The best time to find a space at Pottergate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 18 of 27 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Pottergate?
Pottergate is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Norwich City Council.