The Paddock Parking, Chatham — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Paddock Car Park have?"

"The Paddock Car Park in Chatham has approximately 66 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is The Paddock Car Park busiest?"

"The Paddock Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 54 of ~66 spaces in use."

Q: "When is The Paddock Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at The Paddock Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 57 of ~66 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is The Paddock Car Park?"

"The Paddock Car Park is a railway station car park with street_side parking, operated by Medway Council."

66 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

The Paddock Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 54 of ~66 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Paddock Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 57 of ~66 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: ME4 4RE
Capacity: ~66 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station
Parking: Street side
Operator: Medway Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

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

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

About The Paddock Car Park

The Paddock Car Park is located close to Chatham railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. The car park has approximately 66 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. Medway Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. With 66 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

The Paddock Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 66 spaces, that is roughly 53 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Chatham

Chatham has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Fullagers Yard, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Paddock Car Park have?

The Paddock Car Park in Chatham has approximately 66 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is The Paddock Car Park busiest?

The Paddock Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 54 of ~66 spaces in use.

When is The Paddock Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at The Paddock Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 57 of ~66 spaces free.

What kind of car park is The Paddock Car Park?

The Paddock Car Park is a railway station car park with street_side parking, operated by Medway Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Fullagers Yard 67m away Cambridge Terrace Car Park 77m away James Street Car Park 139m away James Street Car Park 210m away The Brook Multi Storey Car Park 227m away

More car parks in Chatham

Iceland Car Park ~53 spaces Rhode Street Car Park ~115 spaces Riverside Car Park ~161 spaces St Michael's Church Car Park ~60 spaces The Tiger Moth Customer Parking ~51 spaces Town Hall Car Park ~88 spaces Upper Mount Car Park ~48 spaces

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

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

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