The Bank Parking, Alton — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Bank Car Park have?"

"The Bank Car Park in Alton has approximately 126 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at The Bank Car Park?"

"The Bank Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is The Bank Car Park busiest?"

"The Bank Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is The Bank Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for The Bank Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is The Bank Car Park?"

"The Bank Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by East Hampshire District Council."

126 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: GU34 2BF
Capacity: ~126 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: East Hampshire District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Bank Car Park, Alton.
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 The Bank Car Park

Located in the heart of Alton, The Bank Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With approximately 126 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. It is operated by East Hampshire District Council.

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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

The Bank Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 126 spaces, that is roughly 113 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Alton

There are 12 car parks across Alton, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Vicarage Hill Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Bank Car Park have?

The Bank Car Park in Alton has approximately 126 parking spaces.

Is parking free at The Bank Car Park?

The Bank Car Park is a paid car park.

When is The Bank Car Park busiest?

The Bank Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is The Bank Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for The Bank Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is The Bank Car Park?

The Bank Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by East Hampshire District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Vicarage Hill Car Park 136m away Lady Place Car Park 185m away Manor House Car Park 188m away Lady Place Pay & Display Car Park 220m away Church Street Car Park 234m away

More car parks in Alton

Alton Station ~185 spaces Hillside Nursaries Car Park ~45 spaces Mount Pleasant Car Park ~112 spaces Rogers Court Car Park ~17 spaces Turk Street Car Park ~228 spaces Victoria Road Car Park ~39 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Alton →

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