Upper Mount Car Park Parking, Chatham
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 | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Upper Mount Car Park
Upper Mount Car Park is a surface car park near Chatham railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 48 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Medway Council.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. With 48 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Parking in Chatham
Chatham has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Upper Mount Car Park is full, James Street Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Upper Mount Car Park have?
Upper Mount Car Park in Chatham has approximately 48 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Upper Mount Car Park busiest?
Upper Mount Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Upper Mount Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Upper Mount Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Upper Mount Car Park?
Upper Mount Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Medway Council.