Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park Parking, Ashford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TN24 8DP
- Capacity
- ~483 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 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
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park is a surface car park near Ashford railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 483 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 483 spaces, that is roughly 386 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 97 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Ashford
With 27 car parks in Ashford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park (short stay) 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 Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park have?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park in Ashford has approximately 483 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park busiest?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park?
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.