Jockey Lane Parking, Cranbrook, Kent

53 total spaces (est.)

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Jockey Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 39 of ~53 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Jockey Lane Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 22% full — roughly 41 of ~53 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: TN17 3JX
Capacity: ~53 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Nearest road: Carriers Road
Other car parks within 500m: 1

Nearby landmarks: St Dunstan's (78m), The Horse Pond (104m), The Cage (133m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Jockey Lane Car Park, Cranbrook, Kent.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Tue	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Wed	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Thu	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Fri	4	12	23	43	55	63	67	63	59	55	47	35	20	12	4
Sat	4	8	23	47	63	70	74	70	67	59	47	31	16	8	4
Sun	3	3	7	13	23	30	33	30	27	20	13	7	3	3	0

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

About Jockey Lane Car Park

Located in the heart of Cranbrook, Kent, Jockey Lane Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 53 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. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Jockey Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 53 spaces, that is roughly 40 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Cranbrook, Kent

With only 2 car parks in Cranbrook, Kent, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. The nearest alternative is Tanyard Car Park, about 250m from here.

What’s near Jockey Lane Car Park

Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is St Dunstan’s (place of worship), about 78 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 273 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Jockey Lane Car Park have?

Jockey Lane Car Park in Cranbrook, Kent has approximately 53 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Jockey Lane Car Park?

Parking at Jockey Lane Car Park is free of charge.

When is Jockey Lane Car Park busiest?

Jockey Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 39 of ~53 spaces in use.

When is Jockey Lane Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Jockey Lane Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 22% full — roughly 41 of ~53 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Jockey Lane Car Park?

Jockey Lane Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Tanyard Car Park 263m away

More car parks in Cranbrook, Kent

Tanyard Car Park ~124 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Tue	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Wed	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Thu	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Fri	4	12	23	43	55	63	67	63	59	55	47	35	20	12	4
Sat	4	8	23	47	63	70	74	70	67	59	47	31	16	8	4
Sun	3	3	7	13	23	30	33	30	27	20	13	7	3	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Tue	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Wed	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Thu	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Fri	4	12	23	43	55	63	67	63	59	55	47	35	20	12	4
Sat	4	8	23	47	63	70	74	70	67	59	47	31	16	8	4
Sun	3	3	7	13	23	30	33	30	27	20	13	7	3	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Tue	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Wed	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Thu	4	12	23	39	51	59	63	59	55	51	43	31	16	8	4
Fri	4	12	23	43	55	63	67	63	59	55	47	35	20	12	4
Sat	4	8	23	47	63	70	74	70	67	59	47	31	16	8	4
Sun	3	3	7	13	23	30	33	30	27	20	13	7	3	3	0