Cage Lane Parking, Thetford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Cage Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 24 of ~26 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cage Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 18 of ~26 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP24 2EA
- Capacity
- ~26 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- 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 | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 24 of ~26 spaces in use.
When is Cage Lane quietest?
The best time to find a space at Cage Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 18 of ~26 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Cage Lane?
Cage Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Breckland District Council.