St Giles Lane Parking, Thetford

Q: "How many parking spaces does St Giles Lane have?"

"St Giles Lane in Thetford has approximately 27 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at St Giles Lane?"

"Parking at St Giles Lane is free of charge."

Q: "When is St Giles Lane busiest?"

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

Q: "When is St Giles Lane quietest?"

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

Q: "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."

27 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 2AP
Capacity: ~27 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 St Giles 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 St Giles Lane

As a town centre car park in Thetford, St Giles Lane is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It has an estimated 27 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking. The car park is managed by Breckland District Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

St Giles Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 24 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. 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 27 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.

Nearby Car Parks

St Giles Lane 94m away Whitehart Street 109m away Tanner Street (North) 118m away Tanner Street (South) 153m away St Nicholas Street 177m away

More car parks in Thetford

Bury Road ~36 spaces Cage Lane ~26 spaces Pike Lane ~85 spaces Residents Parking ~5 spaces The Link ~30 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