159 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
IP14 1BA
Capacity
~159 spaces (estimated)
Type
Town centre
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Mid Suffolk District Council

Prices: £1.00 - £2.00

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Milton Road Car Park, Stowmarket.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon4142745586872686358503618940
Tue4142745586872686358503618940
Wed4142745586872686358503618940
Thu4142745586872686358503618940
Fri41427506372767268635440221440
Sat492754728186817668543618940
Sun448152734383431231584400

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Milton Road Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Stowmarket’s main streets, Milton Road Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With approximately 159 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Mid Suffolk District Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 159 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Milton Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 159 spaces, that is roughly 135 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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. If Milton Road Car Park is full, Ipswich Street Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Milton Road Car Park have?

Milton Road Car Park in Stowmarket has approximately 159 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Milton Road Car Park?

Milton Road Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Milton Road Car Park busiest?

Milton Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Milton Road Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Milton Road Car Park?

Milton Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Mid Suffolk District Council.

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