Meadow Centre Car Park Parking, Stowmarket
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Meadow Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 281 of ~327 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Meadow Centre Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 245 of ~327 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP14 1FE
- Capacity
- ~327 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Meadow Centre Car Park
Located in the heart of Stowmarket, Meadow Centre Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At approximately 327 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Meadow Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 327 spaces, that is roughly 278 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 49 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 Stowmarket
There are 7 car parks across Stowmarket, so you have options if your first choice is full. Iliffe Way Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Meadow Centre Car Park have?
Meadow Centre Car Park in Stowmarket has approximately 327 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Meadow Centre Car Park busiest?
Meadow Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 281 of ~327 spaces in use.
When is Meadow Centre Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Meadow Centre Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 245 of ~327 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Meadow Centre Car Park?
Meadow Centre Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.