Watling Street 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 | 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 |
About Watling Street
Positioned within walking distance of Canterbury’s main streets, Watling Street caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 150 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Canterbury City 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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Canterbury
There are 24 car parks across Canterbury, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Watling Street is full, Whitefriars Multi-Storey is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Watling Street have?
Watling Street in Canterbury has approximately 150 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Watling Street?
Watling Street is a paid car park.
When is Watling Street busiest?
Watling Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Watling Street quietest?
The quietest period for Watling Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Watling Street?
Watling Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.