Whitefriars Multi-Storey Parking, Canterbury

Q: "How many parking spaces does Whitefriars Multi-Storey have?"

"Whitefriars Multi-Storey in Canterbury has approximately 530 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Whitefriars Multi-Storey?"

"Whitefriars Multi-Storey is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Whitefriars Multi-Storey busiest?"

"Whitefriars Multi-Storey tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Whitefriars Multi-Storey quietest?"

"The quietest period for Whitefriars Multi-Storey is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Whitefriars Multi-Storey?"

"Whitefriars Multi-Storey is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Canterbury City Council."

530 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 2SN
Capacity: ~530 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Canterbury City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Whitefriars Multi-Storey, 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 Whitefriars Multi-Storey

Located in the heart of Canterbury, Whitefriars Multi-Storey provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a major parking facility with approximately 530 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. Canterbury City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Whitefriars Multi-Storey is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 530 spaces, that is roughly 477 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 53 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. Watling Street 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 Whitefriars Multi-Storey have?

Whitefriars Multi-Storey in Canterbury has approximately 530 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Whitefriars Multi-Storey?

Whitefriars Multi-Storey is a paid car park.

When is Whitefriars Multi-Storey busiest?

Whitefriars Multi-Storey tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Whitefriars Multi-Storey quietest?

The quietest period for Whitefriars Multi-Storey is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Whitefriars Multi-Storey?

Whitefriars Multi-Storey is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Watling Street 94m away Dover Street Car Park 222m away Holman's Meadow Car Park 242m away Castle Row 350m away Orange Street Car Park 360m away

More car parks in Canterbury

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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