Main Parking, Chichester — Best Time to Park

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

"Main Car Park in Chichester has approximately 517 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Main Car Park busiest?"

"Main Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 403 of ~517 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Main Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Main Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 357 of ~517 spaces free."

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

"Main Car Park is a hospital car park with surface parking."

517 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Main Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 403 of ~517 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Main Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 357 of ~517 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PO19 6ET
Capacity: ~517 spaces (estimated)
Type: Hospital
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Main Car Park, Chichester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Tue	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Wed	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Thu	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Fri	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Sat	9	18	32	41	46	50	50	46	41	36	27	18	14	9	5	5
Sun	9	14	23	32	36	41	41	36	32	27	23	14	9	9	5	5

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

About Main Car Park

For anyone visiting the hospital in Chichester, Main Car Park offers nearby parking — though demand from appointments can make spaces hard to find. At approximately 517 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.

When to Visit

Parking pressure here peaks during late morning, driven by outpatient clinics and visiting hours. Afternoons after 3pm are usually calmer. Weekend demand is typically lower than weekdays, though visiting hours can still create spikes. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Main Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 517 spaces, that is roughly 414 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 103 free. Quietest times: 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 Chichester

There are 17 car parks across Chichester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Main Car Park is full, Governors’ Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Main Car Park have?

Main Car Park in Chichester has approximately 517 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Main Car Park busiest?

Main Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 403 of ~517 spaces in use.

When is Main Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Main Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 357 of ~517 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Main Car Park?

Main Car Park is a hospital car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Governors' Car Park 261m away Northgate 611m away

More car parks in Chichester

Avenue De Chartres ~890 spaces Baffins Lane ~87 spaces Basin Road ~115 spaces Cattle Market ~911 spaces Cawley Priory ~81 spaces East Pallant ~188 spaces Little London ~123 spaces Market Avenue C ~75 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Tue	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Wed	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Thu	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Fri	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Sat	9	18	32	41	46	50	50	46	41	36	27	18	14	9	5	5
Sun	9	14	23	32	36	41	41	36	32	27	23	14	9	9	5	5

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Tue	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Wed	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Thu	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Fri	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Sat	9	18	32	41	46	50	50	46	41	36	27	18	14	9	5	5
Sun	9	14	23	32	36	41	41	36	32	27	23	14	9	9	5	5

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Tue	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Wed	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Thu	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Fri	14	32	55	68	73	78	78	73	68	64	50	32	18	14	9	5
Sat	9	18	32	41	46	50	50	46	41	36	27	18	14	9	5	5
Sun	9	14	23	32	36	41	41	36	32	27	23	14	9	9	5	5