The Beacon Car Park Parking, Eastbourne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BN21 3TB
- Capacity
- ~660 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Beacon Car Park
Situated near Eastbourne station, The Beacon Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 660 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. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
The Beacon Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 660 spaces, that is roughly 495 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 165 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 Eastbourne
Eastbourne has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if The Beacon Car Park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Beacon Car Park have?
The Beacon Car Park in Eastbourne has approximately 660 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at The Beacon Car Park?
The Beacon Car Park is a paid car park.
When is The Beacon Car Park busiest?
The Beacon Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-11am.
When is The Beacon Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for The Beacon Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is The Beacon Car Park?
The Beacon Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.