Anchor Yard Car Park Parking, Basingstoke
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Anchor Yard Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 43 of ~45 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Anchor Yard Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 30 of ~45 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG21 7LX
- Capacity
- ~45 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Anchor Yard Car Park
As a town centre car park in Basingstoke, Anchor Yard Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It provides roughly 45 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.
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
Anchor Yard Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 45 spaces, that is roughly 43 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Basingstoke
Basingstoke has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Red Lion Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Anchor Yard Car Park have?
Anchor Yard Car Park in Basingstoke has approximately 45 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Anchor Yard Car Park busiest?
Anchor Yard Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 43 of ~45 spaces in use.
When is Anchor Yard Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Anchor Yard Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 30 of ~45 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Anchor Yard Car Park?
Anchor Yard Car Park is a town centre car park.