Wilberforce Road Parking, Folkestone
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Wilberforce Road is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 22 of 35 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Wilberforce Road is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 26 of 35 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CT20 3DD
- Capacity
- 35 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Operator
- Folkestone Council RIngGo App
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Hillside
Nearby landmarks: Sandgate Beach (252m), The Ship Inn (351m), The Sandgate Hotel (400m)
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 Wilberforce Road
Wilberforce Road caters to leisure visitors in Folkestone, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. The car park has approximately 35 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It is operated by Folkestone Council RIngGo App.
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. With 35 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Wilberforce Road is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 35 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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.
What’s near Wilberforce Road
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Sandgate Beach, about 252 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 Wilberforce Road have?
Wilberforce Road in Folkestone has 35 parking spaces.
When is Wilberforce Road busiest?
Wilberforce Road is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 22 of 35 spaces in use.
When is Wilberforce Road quietest?
The best time to find a space at Wilberforce Road is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 26 of 35 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Wilberforce Road?
Wilberforce Road is a leisure tourist car park, operated by Folkestone Council RIngGo App.