Saint Giles Parking, Norwich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Saint Giles is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 314 of 330 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Saint Giles is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 221 of 330 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NR2 1JL
- Capacity
- 330 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Norwich City Council
- Height limit
- 1.9m
- Nearest road
- Upper Goat Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Opening hours: 07:00-01:00
Nearby landmarks: Mambo Jambos Restaurant (44m), Maddermarket Antiques (53m), Paolo's Restaurant (72m)
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 Saint Giles
Saint Giles is a multi-storey car park in Norwich town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 330 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. Parking here is paid. Norwich City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Saint Giles is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 330 spaces, that is roughly 314 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 16 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. Pottergate is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Saint Giles
Within a 500-metre walk there are 32 shops, 28 places to eat or drink and 11 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Mambo Jambos Restaurant (restaurant), about 44 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 194 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 53 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 Saint Giles have?
Saint Giles in Norwich has 330 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Saint Giles?
Saint Giles is a paid car park.
When is Saint Giles busiest?
Saint Giles is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 314 of 330 spaces in use.
When is Saint Giles quietest?
The best time to find a space at Saint Giles is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 221 of 330 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Saint Giles?
Saint Giles is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Norwich City Council.