Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) Parking, Dartford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DA1 2LN
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Dartford Borough Council
Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30
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 Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale)
As a town centre car park in Dartford, Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It has an estimated 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. The car park is managed by Dartford Borough Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With only 22 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Dartford
There are 13 car parks across Dartford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) full, Westgate House Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) have?
Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) in Dartford has approximately 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) busiest?
Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) quietest?
The quietest period for Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale)?
Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dartford Borough Council.