Parrock Street Parking, Gravesend

Q: "How many parking spaces does Parrock Street have?"

"Parrock Street in Gravesend has approximately 648 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Parrock Street?"

"Parrock Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Parrock Street busiest?"

"Parrock Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Parrock Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for Parrock Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Parrock Street?"

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

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

Key facts

Postcode: DA12 1BG
Capacity: ~648 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Gravesham Borough Council

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Parrock Street have?

Parrock Street in Gravesend has approximately 648 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Parrock Street?

Parrock Street is a paid car park.

When is Parrock Street busiest?

Parrock Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Parrock Street quietest?

The quietest period for Parrock Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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

See all 10 car parks in 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

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