Orchard Street Parking, Chichester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PO19 1DB
- Capacity
- ~66 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Orchard Street
Located in the heart of Chichester, Orchard Street provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 66 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 66 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Orchard Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 66 spaces, that is roughly 59 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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 Chichester
There are 17 car parks across Chichester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. St. Cyriac’s is the nearest alternative at around 400m, 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 Orchard Street have?
Orchard Street in Chichester has approximately 66 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Orchard Street?
Orchard Street is a paid car park.
When is Orchard Street busiest?
Orchard Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Orchard Street quietest?
The quietest period for Orchard Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Orchard Street?
Orchard Street is a town centre car park with surface parking.