Houghton Mill Parking, St Ives — Best Time to Park

Q: "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)."

Q: "Is parking free at Houghton Mill Car Park?"

"Houghton Mill Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Houghton Mill Car Park busiest?"

"Houghton Mill Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Houghton Mill Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Houghton Mill Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "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."

41 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: PE28 2BG
Capacity: ~41 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Trust

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Houghton Mill Car Park, St Ives.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Houghton Mill Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Houghton Mill Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0