Lynn Street Parking, Swaffham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Lynn Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 18 of ~22 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Lynn Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 17 of ~22 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PE37 7AU
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Breckland District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 13 | 26 | 47 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 51 | 38 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 26 | 51 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 77 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Lynn Street
Positioned within walking distance of Swaffham’s main streets, Lynn Street caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 22 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. Parking is free of charge. Breckland 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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Lynn Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Swaffham
Swaffham has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Lynn Street is busy. Should you find Lynn Street full, Market Place (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Lynn Street have?
Lynn Street in Swaffham has approximately 22 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Lynn Street?
Parking at Lynn Street is free of charge.
When is Lynn Street busiest?
Lynn Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 18 of ~22 spaces in use.
When is Lynn Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Lynn Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 17 of ~22 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Lynn Street?
Lynn Street is a town centre car park, operated by Breckland District Council.