St James Street Car Park Parking, Nottingham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NG1 6GF
- Capacity
- ~182 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Operator
- National Car Parks
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 St James Street Car Park
St James Street Car Park sits in Nottingham town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With approximately 182 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
St James Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 182 spaces, that is roughly 173 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 29 car parks in Nottingham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. New City House Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 St James Street Car Park have?
St James Street Car Park in Nottingham has approximately 182 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is St James Street Car Park busiest?
St James Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is St James Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for St James Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is St James Street Car Park?
St James Street Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.