James Street Parking, Chatham — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does James Street Car Park have?"

"James Street Car Park in Chatham has approximately 41 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is James Street Car Park busiest?"

"James Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is James Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for James Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is James Street Car Park?"

"James Street Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Medway Council."

41 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: ME4 4DT
Capacity: ~41 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Operator: Medway Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for James Street Car Park, Chatham.
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 James Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Chatham’s main streets, James Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 41 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It is operated by Medway Council.

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. With 41 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

James Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 41 spaces, that is roughly 37 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Chatham

With 13 car parks in Chatham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. James Street Car Park 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 James Street Car Park have?

James Street Car Park in Chatham has approximately 41 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is James Street Car Park busiest?

James Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is James Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for James Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is James Street Car Park?

James Street Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Medway Council.

Nearby Car Parks

James Street Car Park 82m away The Paddock Car Park 139m away Fullagers Yard 149m away Rhode Street Car Park 160m away Iceland Car Park 186m away

More car parks in Chatham

Cambridge Terrace Car Park ~40 spaces Riverside Car Park ~161 spaces St Michael's Church Car Park ~60 spaces The Brook Multi Storey Car Park ~357 spaces The Tiger Moth Customer Parking ~51 spaces Town Hall Car Park ~88 spaces Upper Mount Car Park ~48 spaces

See all 13 car parks in Chatham →

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