Pike Lane Parking, Thetford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP24 2DH
- Capacity
- ~85 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 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Pike Lane
Pike Lane sits in Thetford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. The car park has approximately 85 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Breckland District Council.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Pike Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 85 spaces, that is roughly 72 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Pike Lane is full, Cage 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 Pike Lane have?
Pike Lane in Thetford has approximately 85 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Pike Lane?
Parking at Pike Lane is free of charge.
When is Pike Lane busiest?
Pike Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Pike Lane quietest?
The quietest period for Pike Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Pike Lane?
Pike Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Breckland District Council.