Pound Lane Parking, Canterbury — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Pound Lane have?"

"Pound Lane in Canterbury has approximately 166 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Pound Lane?"

"Pound Lane is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Pound Lane busiest?"

"Pound Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Pound Lane quietest?"

"The quietest period for Pound Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Pound Lane?"

"Pound Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Canterbury City Council."

166 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: CT1 2BP
Capacity: ~166 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Canterbury City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Pound Lane, Canterbury.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Pound Lane

As a town centre car park in Canterbury, Pound Lane is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With approximately 166 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. Canterbury City Council operates this car park.

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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Pound Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 166 spaces, that is roughly 149 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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

There are 24 car parks across Canterbury, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. North Lane is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Pound Lane have?

Pound Lane in Canterbury has approximately 166 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Pound Lane?

Pound Lane is a paid car park.

When is Pound Lane busiest?

Pound Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Pound Lane quietest?

The quietest period for Pound Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Pound Lane?

Pound Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

North Lane 123m away Miller's Field Car Park 136m away St. Radigund's 265m away Canterbury West Station Car Park 266m away Station Road West 268m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0