RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park Parking, St Ives
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PE27 4AF
- Capacity
- ~17 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- RSPB
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 RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park
RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park is a surface car park in St Ives, available for general parking. With space for around 17 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by RSPB.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 17 spaces, that is roughly 9 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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
St Ives has a good range of parking with 21 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park have?
RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park in St Ives has approximately 17 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park?
Parking at RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park is free of charge.
When is RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park busiest?
RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park?
RSPB Ouse Fen Needingworth Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by RSPB.