Holborn Gate Parking, City of London
Holborn Gate is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full. The best time to find a space at Holborn Gate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- WC2A 1AP
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Underground
- Nearest road
- Southampton Buildings
Nearby landmarks: M&S Simply Food (41m), Chancery Lane (70m), Inns of Court and City and Essex Yeomanry (84m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 29 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Holborn Gate
If you’re catching a train from City of London, Holborn Gate provides parking within easy reach of the station. Parking here is underground, providing a covered and secure option — though drivers of larger vehicles should check height restrictions.
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.
Busyness in detail
Holborn Gate is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in City of London
City of London has a good range of parking with 23 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Saffron Hill Car Park, around 500m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Holborn Gate
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 10 places to eat or drink and 11 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is M&S Simply Food (convenience store), about 41 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 63 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
When is Holborn Gate busiest?
Holborn Gate is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full.
When is Holborn Gate quietest?
The best time to find a space at Holborn Gate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full.
What kind of car park is Holborn Gate?
Holborn Gate is a railway station car park with underground parking.