St Nicholas Street Parking, Thetford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does St Nicholas Street have?
St Nicholas Street in Thetford has approximately 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.