Riverside 3 Car Park Parking, Farnham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Riverside 3 Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 116 of 197 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Riverside 3 Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 148 of 197 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GU9 7UQ
- Capacity
- 197 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Waverley Borough Council
- Blue badge bays
- 2
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest road
- Riverside Park Industrial Estate
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Surrey & Hants Tree Company (72m), Brightwell Tennis Club (84m), Hatch Mill (87m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Riverside 3 Car Park
Located in Farnham, Riverside 3 Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. At roughly 197 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Waverley Borough Council.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Riverside 3 Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 197 spaces, that is roughly 118 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 79 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 Farnham
There are 14 car parks across Farnham, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Riverside 3 Car Park full, Riverside 2 Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Riverside 3 Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Surrey & Hants Tree Company, about 72 metres away. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 62 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 Riverside 3 Car Park have?
Riverside 3 Car Park in Farnham has 197 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Riverside 3 Car Park?
Riverside 3 Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Riverside 3 Car Park busiest?
Riverside 3 Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 116 of 197 spaces in use.
When is Riverside 3 Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Riverside 3 Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 148 of 197 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Riverside 3 Car Park?
Riverside 3 Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Waverley Borough Council.