Middelburg Square Car Park Parking, Folkestone
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Middelburg Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 160 of ~275 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Middelburg Square Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 21% full — roughly 217 of ~275 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CT20 1BY
- Capacity
- ~275 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Nearest road
- Middelburg Square
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Asda (82m), Sports Direct (90m), Alford Bros (91m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 50 | 45 | 36 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Middelburg Square Car Park
Middelburg Square Car Park offers general parking in Folkestone for visitors and locals. There are around 275 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Middelburg Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 275 spaces, that is roughly 165 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 110 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
With 7 car parks in Folkestone, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Middelburg Square Car Park full, Sandgate Road Parking (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Middelburg Square Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 8 shops, 4 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Asda (supermarket), about 82 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 68 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 342 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 Middelburg Square Car Park have?
Middelburg Square Car Park in Folkestone has approximately 275 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Middelburg Square Car Park busiest?
Middelburg Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 160 of ~275 spaces in use.
When is Middelburg Square Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Middelburg Square Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 21% full — roughly 217 of ~275 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Middelburg Square Car Park?
Middelburg Square Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking.