Car Park, Folkestone Parking, Folkestone
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CT19 5GA
- Capacity
- ~150 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Sainsbury's
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About this car park
this car park offers general parking in Folkestone for visitors and locals. With approximately 150 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by Sainsbury’s.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
This car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 150 spaces, that is roughly 75 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 75 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 Folkestone
Folkestone has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Car Park, Folkestone have?
Car Park, Folkestone in Folkestone has approximately 150 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Car Park, Folkestone?
Parking at Car Park, Folkestone is free of charge.
When is Car Park, Folkestone busiest?
Car Park, Folkestone tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Car Park, Folkestone quietest?
The quietest period for Car Park, Folkestone is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Car Park, Folkestone?
Car Park, Folkestone is a car park with surface parking, operated by Sainsbury's.