Lode Lane Parking, Solihull — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Lode Lane have?"

"Lode Lane in Solihull has approximately 486 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Lode Lane?"

"Lode Lane is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Lode Lane busiest?"

"Lode Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Lode Lane quietest?"

"The quietest period for Lode Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Lode Lane?"

"Lode Lane is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Solihull MBC."

486 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: B91 3SB
Capacity: ~486 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Solihull MBC

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Lode Lane, Solihull.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Lode Lane

Lode Lane is a multi-storey car park in Solihull town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At approximately 486 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. Parking here is paid. Solihull MBC 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. 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

Lode Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 486 spaces, that is roughly 437 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 49 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 Solihull

With 12 car parks in Solihull, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Dominion Court is the nearest alternative at about 150m, 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 Lode Lane have?

Lode Lane in Solihull has approximately 486 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Lode Lane?

Lode Lane is a paid car park.

When is Lode Lane busiest?

Lode Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Lode Lane quietest?

The quietest period for Lode Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Lode Lane?

Lode Lane is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Solihull MBC.

Nearby Car Parks

Dominion Court 153m away Marks & Spencer 203m away Touchwood 388m away Mell Square Car Park 481m away Civic Centre 549m away

More car parks in Solihull

Chapel Car Park Chapel Car Park Chapel Car Park Dorridge Station (Long Stay) Car Park ~90 spaces Knowle Shoppers Car Park ~36 spaces Monkspath Hall Car Park ~1043 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Solihull →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0