536 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cattle Market Car Park, St Ives.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Cattle Market Car Park

Cattle Market Car Park sits in St Ives town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 536 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Cattle Market Car Park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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.

Parking in St Ives

There are 21 car parks across St Ives, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Cattle Market Car Park full, Waitrose Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Cattle Market Car Park have?

Cattle Market Car Park in St Ives has approximately 536 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Cattle Market Car Park?

Cattle Market Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Cattle Market Car Park busiest?

Cattle Market Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Cattle Market Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Cattle Market Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Cattle Market Car Park?

Cattle Market Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cattle Market Car Park.

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