Vicarage Hill Car Park Parking, Alton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Vicarage Hill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 30 of ~33 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Vicarage Hill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 23 of ~33 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GU34 1BL
- Capacity
- ~33 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- East Hampshire 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 Vicarage Hill Car Park
Vicarage Hill Car Park is a surface car park in Alton town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. It provides roughly 33 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by East Hampshire District Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Vicarage Hill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 33 spaces, that is roughly 30 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 Alton
With 12 car parks in Alton, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Church Street Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Vicarage Hill Car Park have?
Vicarage Hill Car Park in Alton has approximately 33 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Vicarage Hill Car Park?
Vicarage Hill Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Vicarage Hill Car Park busiest?
Vicarage Hill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 30 of ~33 spaces in use.
When is Vicarage Hill Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Vicarage Hill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 23 of ~33 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Vicarage Hill Car Park?
Vicarage Hill Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by East Hampshire District Council.