Gordon Promenade Parking, Gravesend
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Gordon Promenade is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 18 of 30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gordon Promenade is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 23 of 30 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DA12 2AT
- Capacity
- 30 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Blue badge bays
- 2
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Gordon Promenade East
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Gravesend Sailing Club (63m), Gravesend Canal Basin (88m), Gordon Promenade (105m)
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 Gordon Promenade
Gordon Promenade is a surface car park in Gravesend, available for general parking. With around 30 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Gravesham Borough Council.
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. With 30 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Gordon Promenade is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 18 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 Gravesend
Gravesend has 10 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Gordon Promenade is busy. Milton Place (temporarily closedtill April 2026) is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Gordon Promenade
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Gravesend Sailing Club, about 63 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 59 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 Gordon Promenade have?
Gordon Promenade in Gravesend has 30 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Gordon Promenade?
Parking at Gordon Promenade is free of charge.
When is Gordon Promenade busiest?
Gordon Promenade is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 18 of 30 spaces in use.
When is Gordon Promenade quietest?
The best time to find a space at Gordon Promenade is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 23 of 30 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Gordon Promenade?
Gordon Promenade is a car park with surface parking, operated by Gravesham Borough Council.