Jacobs Yard Car Park Parking, Basingstoke
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Jacobs Yard Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 24 of ~25 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Jacobs Yard Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 17 of ~25 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG21 7PE
- Capacity
- ~25 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- New Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 15
Nearby landmarks: Lady Susan Court (73m), Kwik Fit (74m), McDonald's (90m)
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 Jacobs Yard Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Basingstoke’s main streets, Jacobs Yard Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 25 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Jacobs Yard Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 24 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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
There are 29 car parks across Basingstoke, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Jacobs Yard 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.
What’s near Jacobs Yard Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 11 shops, 8 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Lady Susan Court, about 73 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 287 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 15 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 51 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 Jacobs Yard Car Park have?
Jacobs Yard Car Park in Basingstoke has approximately 25 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Jacobs Yard Car Park?
Jacobs Yard Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Jacobs Yard Car Park busiest?
Jacobs Yard Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 24 of ~25 spaces in use.
When is Jacobs Yard Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Jacobs Yard Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 17 of ~25 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Jacobs Yard Car Park?
Jacobs Yard Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.