Canal Fields Car Park Parking, Berkhamsted
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- HP4 1HA
- Capacity
- ~77 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Dacorum Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Canal Fields Car Park
As a town centre car park in Berkhamsted, Canal Fields Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 77 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Dacorum Borough Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Canal Fields Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 77 spaces, that is roughly 65 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Canal Fields Car Park is busy. St Johns Well Lane Long Stay 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 Canal Fields Car Park have?
Canal Fields Car Park in Berkhamsted has approximately 77 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Canal Fields Car Park?
Parking at Canal Fields Car Park is free of charge.
When is Canal Fields Car Park busiest?
Canal Fields Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Canal Fields Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Canal Fields Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Canal Fields Car Park?
Canal Fields Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dacorum Borough Council.