Scarles Yard Parking, Norwich — Best Time to Park

823 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Scarles Yard is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 510 of 823 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Scarles Yard is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 609 of 823 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: NR1 3TJ
Capacity: 823 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Aviva
Nearest road: Kings Lane
Other car parks within 500m: 8

Opening hours: PH 08:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00

Nearby landmarks: Sainsbury's (60m), Namaste Village (66m), Lady Julian Green (159m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Scarles Yard, 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 Scarles Yard

Located in Norwich, Scarles Yard is a multi-storey car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 823 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park. Aviva operates this car park.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Scarles Yard is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 823 spaces, that is roughly 494 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 329 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 Scarles Yard is full, Queens Road Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Scarles Yard

Within a 500-metre walk there are 11 shops, 11 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Sainsbury’s (petrol station), about 60 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 134 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 133 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 Scarles Yard have?

Scarles Yard in Norwich has 823 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Scarles Yard?

Scarles Yard is a paid car park.

When is Scarles Yard busiest?

Scarles Yard is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 510 of 823 spaces in use.

When is Scarles Yard quietest?

The best time to find a space at Scarles Yard is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 609 of 823 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Scarles Yard?

Scarles Yard is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Aviva.

Nearby Car Parks

Queens Road Car Park 108m away Notre Dame Car Park 199m away John Lewis Car Park 337m away Saint Stephens Car Park 440m away Rouen Road 457m away

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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