63 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 Fen Drayton Lakes car park, St Ives.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon5102035455055504540352515500
Tue5102035455055504540352515500
Wed5102035455055504540352515500
Thu5102035455055504540352515500
Fri5102035505560555045403015500
Sat5102040556565605550402510500
Sun05102030404035302515105000

About Fen Drayton Lakes car park

Fen Drayton Lakes car park offers general parking in St Ives for visitors and locals. It provides roughly 63 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. RSPB operates this car park.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Parking in St Ives

There are 21 car parks across St Ives, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Fen Drayton Lakes car park have?

Fen Drayton Lakes car park in St Ives has approximately 63 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Fen Drayton Lakes car park?

Fen Drayton Lakes car park is a paid car park.

When is Fen Drayton Lakes car park busiest?

Fen Drayton Lakes car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Fen Drayton Lakes car park quietest?

The quietest period for Fen Drayton Lakes car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Fen Drayton Lakes car park?

Fen Drayton Lakes car park is a car park with surface parking, operated by RSPB.