St Nicholas Street Parking, Thetford

38 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

St Nicholas Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 35 of 38 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at St Nicholas Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 26 of 38 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: IP24 1BL
Capacity: 38 spaces
Type: Town centre
Charges: Free
Operator: Breckland District Council
Nearest road: Saint Nicholas Street
Other car parks within 500m: 13

Nearby landmarks: Saint Peter's Church (58m), Charles Burrell Museum (80m), King's House (91m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St Nicholas Street, 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 Nicholas Street

Located in the heart of Thetford, St Nicholas Street provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. The car park has approximately 38 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

St Nicholas Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 38 spaces, that is roughly 34 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 Nicholas Street full, Whitehart Street (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near St Nicholas Street

Within a 500-metre walk there are 8 shops, 5 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Saint Peter’s Church, about 58 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 210 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 13 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 56 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does St Nicholas Street have?

St Nicholas Street in Thetford has 38 parking spaces.

Is parking free at St Nicholas Street?

Parking at St Nicholas Street is free of charge.

When is St Nicholas Street busiest?

St Nicholas Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 35 of 38 spaces in use.

When is St Nicholas Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at St Nicholas Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 26 of 38 spaces free.

What kind of car park is St Nicholas Street?

St Nicholas Street is a town centre car park, operated by Breckland District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Whitehart Street 72m away St Giles Lane 177m away Tanner Street (South) 230m away Tanner Street (North) 254m away St Giles Lane 269m 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

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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