Cage Lane Parking, Thetford — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Cage Lane have?"

"Cage Lane in Thetford has approximately 26 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Cage Lane?"

"Parking at Cage Lane is free of charge."

Q: "When is Cage Lane busiest?"

"Cage Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Cage Lane quietest?"

"The quietest period for Cage Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Cage Lane?"

"Cage Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Breckland District Council."

26 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: IP24 2EA
Capacity: ~26 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Breckland District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cage Lane, Thetford.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Cage Lane

Cage Lane is a surface car park in Thetford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. It has an estimated 26 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Breckland District Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With only 26 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.

Busyness in detail

Cage Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 26 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Thetford

With 11 car parks in Thetford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Cage Lane is full, Pike Lane 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 Cage Lane have?

Cage Lane in Thetford has approximately 26 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Cage Lane?

Parking at Cage Lane is free of charge.

When is Cage Lane busiest?

Cage Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Cage Lane quietest?

The quietest period for Cage Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Cage Lane?

Cage Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Breckland District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Pike Lane 128m away Tanner Street (North) 151m away The Link 164m away St Giles Lane 191m away Tanner Street (South) 209m away

More car parks in Thetford

Bury Road ~36 spaces Residents Parking ~5 spaces St Giles Lane ~27 spaces St Nicholas Street ~38 spaces Whitehart Street ~37 spaces

See all 11 car parks in Thetford →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0