Lace Market Car Park Parking, Nottingham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Lace Market Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 475 of 500 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Lace Market Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 335 of 500 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NG1 1QE
- Capacity
- 500 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Nottingham City Council
- EV charging bays
- 2
- Nearest road
- Pilcher Gate
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: Picollino (79m), Lace Market Square (89m), The Blind Rabbit (91m)
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 Lace Market Car Park
Lace Market Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Nottingham town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 500 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. Nottingham City Council operates this car park.
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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Lace Market Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 500 spaces, that is roughly 475 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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 Nottingham
With 28 car parks in Nottingham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Lace Market Car Park full, Stoney Street (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Lace Market Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 9 shops, 27 places to eat or drink and 11 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Picollino (restaurant), about 79 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 192 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 131 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 Lace Market Car Park have?
Lace Market Car Park in Nottingham has 500 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Lace Market Car Park?
Lace Market Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Lace Market Car Park busiest?
Lace Market Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 475 of 500 spaces in use.
When is Lace Market Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Lace Market Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 335 of 500 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Lace Market Car Park?
Lace Market Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Nottingham City Council.