Cattle Market Parking, St Ives — Best Time to Park

Q: "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)."

Q: "Is parking free at Cattle Market Car Park?"

"Cattle Market Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Cattle Market Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "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."

Q: "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."

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

Key facts

Postcode: PE27 5JE
Capacity: ~536 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Cattle Market Car Park

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
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 Cattle Market Car Park

Located in the heart of St Ives, Cattle Market Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. 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. Parking here is paid. 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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Cattle Market Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 536 spaces, that is roughly 482 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 54 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 St Ives

There are 21 car parks across St Ives, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Waitrose Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. 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.

Nearby Car Parks

Waitrose Car Park 86m away Darwood Pond Car Park 165m away Broadway on-street parking 435m away Globe Place Car Park 480m away

More car parks in St Ives

Barnoon Long Stay Car Park ~124 spaces Carbis Bay beach ~40 spaces Crossways Car Park ~26 spaces Fen Drayton Lakes car park ~63 spaces Football club parking ~25 spaces Houghton Mill Car Park ~41 spaces Island Carpark ~149 spaces Porthgwidden Car Park ~94 spaces

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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