Parrock Street Parking, Gravesend

648 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Parrock Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 590 of 648 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Parrock Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 447 of 648 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DA12 1BG
Capacity: 648 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Gravesham Borough Council
Blue badge bays: 30
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: North Street
Other car parks within 500m: 3

Opening hours: 24/7

Nearby landmarks: Arya Food Centre (79m), Emmanuel Baptist Church (81m), Civic Centre (139m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Parrock Street, Gravesend.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Parrock Street

Parrock Street sits in Gravesend town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At approximately 648 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Gravesham Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Parrock Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 648 spaces, that is roughly 583 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 65 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 Parrock Street is busy. Should you find Parrock Street full, Thamesgate (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Parrock Street

Within a 500-metre walk there are 5 shops, 11 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Arya Food Centre (supermarket), about 79 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 141 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 299 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 Parrock Street have?

Parrock Street in Gravesend has 648 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Parrock Street?

Parrock Street is a paid car park.

When is Parrock Street busiest?

Parrock Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 590 of 648 spaces in use.

When is Parrock Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at Parrock Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 447 of 648 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Parrock Street?

Parrock Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Gravesham Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Thamesgate 305m away Gravesend Station Car Park 382m away Milton Place (temporarily closedtill April 2026) 505m away St Georges 580m away West Street Car Park 613m away

More car parks in Gravesend

Car Park, Gravesend 150 spaces Echo Square Car Park ~25 spaces Gordon Promenade 30 spaces Residents Parking - Bishop's Court ~28 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0