New Dover Road Park and Ride Parking, Canterbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About New Dover Road Park and Ride
New Dover Road Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Canterbury, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. With around 645 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Canterbury City Council.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
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Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does New Dover Road Park and Ride have?
New Dover Road Park and Ride in Canterbury has approximately 645 parking spaces.
Is parking free at New Dover Road Park and Ride?
New Dover Road Park and Ride is a paid car park.
When is New Dover Road Park and Ride busiest?
New Dover Road Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is New Dover Road Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for New Dover Road Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is New Dover Road Park and Ride?
New Dover Road Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.