Riverside Parking, Norwich — Best Time to Park

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

"Riverside Car Park in Norwich has approximately 734 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Riverside Car Park?"

"Riverside Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Riverside Car Park busiest?"

"Riverside Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Riverside Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Riverside Car Park is typically Sundays."

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

"Riverside Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Riverside Entertainment."

734 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: NR1 1WZ
Capacity: ~734 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Riverside Entertainment

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Riverside Car Park, Norwich.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

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

About Riverside Car Park

Rail users heading to and from Norwich station will find Riverside Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. At approximately 734 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Riverside Entertainment.

When to Visit

Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Riverside Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 734 spaces, that is roughly 587 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 147 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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. Mountergate Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 250m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Riverside Car Park have?

Riverside Car Park in Norwich has approximately 734 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Riverside Car Park?

Riverside Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Riverside Car Park busiest?

Riverside Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Riverside Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Riverside Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Riverside Car Park?

Riverside Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Riverside Entertainment.

Nearby Car Parks

Mountergate Car Park 275m away Rose Lane multi-storey car park 282m away Rouen Road 421m away Notre Dame Car Park 641m away John Lewis Car Park 650m 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

See all 37 car parks in Norwich →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0