Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) Parking, Ashford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 76 of ~123 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 91 of ~123 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TN23 1ET
- Capacity
- ~123 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Mill Court
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: The Stour Centre (52m), Civic Centre South Park (92m), Civic Centre North Park (237m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay)
Located in Ashford, Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is a surface car park open to the public. There are around 123 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 123 spaces, that is roughly 74 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 49 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 Ashford
With 20 car parks in Ashford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay)
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Stour Centre (sports centre), about 52 metres away. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 123 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 Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) have?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) in Ashford has approximately 123 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay)?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is a paid car park.
When is Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) busiest?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 76 of ~123 spaces in use.
When is Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 91 of ~123 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay)?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) is a car park with surface parking.