Northgate Parking, Canterbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CT1 1WL
- Capacity
- ~70 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Canterbury City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Northgate
Northgate is a surface car park in Canterbury, available for general parking. It provides roughly 70 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Canterbury City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 70 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Northgate is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 70 spaces, that is roughly 42 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 28 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 Canterbury
With 24 car parks in Canterbury, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Canterbury Coach Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, 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 Northgate have?
Northgate in Canterbury has approximately 70 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Northgate?
Northgate is a paid car park.
When is Northgate busiest?
Northgate tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Northgate quietest?
The quietest period for Northgate is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Northgate?
Northgate is a car park with surface parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.