St Giles Lane Parking, Thetford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP24 2AB
- Capacity
- ~42 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 St Giles Lane
St Giles Lane is a surface car park in Thetford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 42 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. There is no charge for parking here. 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 42 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
St Giles Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 42 spaces, that is roughly 38 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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
There are 11 car parks across Thetford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find St Giles Lane full, St Giles Lane (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does St Giles Lane have?
St Giles Lane in Thetford has approximately 42 parking spaces.
Is parking free at St Giles Lane?
Parking at St Giles Lane is free of charge.
When is St Giles Lane busiest?
St Giles Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is St Giles Lane quietest?
The quietest period for St Giles Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is St Giles Lane?
St Giles Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Breckland District Council.