St Giles Lane Parking, Thetford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About St Giles Lane
St Giles Lane sits in Thetford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With space for around 27 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. 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
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With only 27 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Parking in Thetford
Thetford has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. 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.