Castons Yard Parking, Basingstoke
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Castons Yard is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 57 of ~60 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Castons Yard is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 40 of ~60 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG21 7LZ
- Capacity
- ~60 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- 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 | 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 Castons Yard
Castons Yard is a surface car park in Basingstoke town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. The car park has approximately 60 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Castons Yard is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 60 spaces, that is roughly 57 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 Basingstoke
Basingstoke has a good range of parking with 30 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Alberts Yard 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 Castons Yard have?
Castons Yard in Basingstoke has approximately 60 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Castons Yard?
Castons Yard is a paid car park.
When is Castons Yard busiest?
Castons Yard is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 57 of ~60 spaces in use.
When is Castons Yard quietest?
The best time to find a space at Castons Yard is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 40 of ~60 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Castons Yard?
Castons Yard is a town centre car park with surface parking.