Station Yard Parking, Swaffham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PE37 7HR
- Capacity
- ~40 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- 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 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Station Yard
Station Yard offers general parking in Swaffham for visitors and locals. With around 40 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Breckland District Council.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Station Yard is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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. Lynn Street is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Station Yard have?
Station Yard in Swaffham has approximately 40 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Station Yard?
Parking at Station Yard is free of charge.
When is Station Yard busiest?
Station Yard tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Station Yard quietest?
The quietest period for Station Yard is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Station Yard?
Station Yard is a car park with surface parking, operated by Breckland District Council.