Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) Parking, Cowes
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 61% full — roughly 55 of ~90 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 4% full — roughly 86 of ~90 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PO31 8QS
- Capacity
- ~90 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 14 | 32 | 51 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride)
As a park and ride in Cowes, Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. It provides roughly 90 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. With 90 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 90 spaces, that is roughly 54 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 36 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 Cowes
Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is one of just 2 car parks in Cowes, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) have?
Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) in Cowes has approximately 90 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride)?
Parking at Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is free of charge.
When is Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) busiest?
Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 61% full — roughly 55 of ~90 spaces in use.
When is Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 4% full — roughly 86 of ~90 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride)?
Cowes (Somerton Park & Ride) is a park and ride car park.