Zig Zag Car Park Parking, Dorking
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Zig Zag Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 8 of ~12 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Zig Zag Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 9 of ~12 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RH5 6BX
- Capacity
- ~12 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Zig Zag Road
Nearby landmarks: Lodge Hill (340m), Burford Bridge Hotel (457m), Burford Lodge (496m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Zig Zag Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Dorking will find parking at Zig Zag Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. It has an estimated 12 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.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Zig Zag Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 12 spaces, that is roughly 8 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Dorking
There are 7 car parks across Dorking, so you have options if your first choice is full. Ryka’s Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 600m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Zig Zag Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Lodge Hill, about 340 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 Zig Zag Car Park have?
Zig Zag Car Park in Dorking has approximately 12 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Zig Zag Car Park busiest?
Zig Zag Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 8 of ~12 spaces in use.
When is Zig Zag Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Zig Zag Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 9 of ~12 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Zig Zag Car Park?
Zig Zag Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.