Tesco Parking, Sudbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 366 of ~523 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tesco is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 382 of ~523 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CO10 1GY
- Capacity
- ~523 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 51 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 51 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 12 | 27 | 47 | 63 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 51 | 43 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 30 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tesco
Tesco serves supermarket customers in Sudbury, with parking usually free while you shop but often time-limited. With around 523 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Supermarket car parks are busiest on Saturdays, when the weekly shop brings everyone out at once. Late mornings around 11am tend to be the peak. For a calmer experience, try early mornings before 9am or weekday evenings when the store is quieter. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 523 spaces, that is roughly 366 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 157 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 Sudbury
Sudbury has 3 car parks in total, so Tesco is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tesco have?
Tesco in Sudbury has approximately 523 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Tesco?
Parking at Tesco is free of charge.
When is Tesco busiest?
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 366 of ~523 spaces in use.
When is Tesco quietest?
The best time to find a space at Tesco is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 382 of ~523 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Tesco?
Tesco is a supermarket car park with surface parking.