Houghton Mill Car Park Parking, St Ives
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Houghton Mill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 22 of ~41 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Houghton Mill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 32 of ~41 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PE28 2BG
- Capacity
- ~41 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Trust
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Houghton Mill Car Park
Houghton Mill Car Park offers general parking in St Ives for visitors and locals. With around 41 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by National Trust.
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. With 41 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Houghton Mill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 41 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Houghton Mill Car Park have?
Houghton Mill Car Park in St Ives has approximately 41 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Houghton Mill Car Park?
Houghton Mill Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Houghton Mill Car Park busiest?
Houghton Mill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 22 of ~41 spaces in use.
When is Houghton Mill Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Houghton Mill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 32 of ~41 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Houghton Mill Car Park?
Houghton Mill Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.