Market Place Parking, Swaffham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PE37 7AQ
- Capacity
- ~58 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 | 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 Market Place
As a town centre car park in Swaffham, Market Place is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. The car park has approximately 58 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. Parking is free of charge. Breckland District Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 58 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Market Place is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 58 spaces, that is roughly 49 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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
There are 4 car parks across Swaffham, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Theatre Street Car Park, about 250m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Market Place have?
Market Place in Swaffham has approximately 58 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Market Place?
Parking at Market Place is free of charge.
When is Market Place busiest?
Market Place tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Market Place quietest?
The quietest period for Market Place is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Market Place?
Market Place is a town centre car park, operated by Breckland District Council.