Red Lion Car Park Parking, Basingstoke
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- RG21 7NQ
- Capacity
- ~122 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 Red Lion Car Park
Located in the heart of Basingstoke, Red Lion Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. There are around 122 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 122 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Red Lion Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 122 spaces, that is roughly 116 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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. Anchor 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Red Lion Car Park have?
Red Lion Car Park in Basingstoke has approximately 122 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Red Lion Car Park?
Red Lion Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Red Lion Car Park busiest?
Red Lion Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Red Lion Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Red Lion Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Red Lion Car Park?
Red Lion Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.