Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey Parking, Dartford

Q: "How many parking spaces does Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey have?"

"Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey in Dartford has approximately 583 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey busiest?"

"Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 478 of ~583 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 501 of ~583 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey?"

"Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking."

583 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 478 of ~583 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 501 of ~583 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DA1 1DN
Capacity: ~583 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey, Dartford.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

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

About Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey

If you’re catching a train from Dartford, Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey provides parking within easy reach of the station. This is a major parking facility with approximately 583 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns.

When to Visit

This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 583 spaces, that is roughly 466 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 117 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Dartford

With 13 car parks in Dartford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey full, Aldi Surface Level Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey have?

Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey in Dartford has approximately 583 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey busiest?

Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 478 of ~583 spaces in use.

When is Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey quietest?

The best time to find a space at Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 501 of ~583 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey?

Orchards Shopping Centre Multistorey is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0