Thamesgate Parking, Gravesend — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Thamesgate have?"

"Thamesgate in Gravesend has approximately 320 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Thamesgate?"

"Thamesgate is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Thamesgate busiest?"

"Thamesgate tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Thamesgate quietest?"

"The quietest period for Thamesgate is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Thamesgate?"

"Thamesgate is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by UK Parking Control Ltd.."

320 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: DA11 0RS
Capacity: ~320 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: UK Parking Control Ltd.

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

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

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

About Thamesgate

Rail users heading to and from Gravesend station will find Thamesgate conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 320 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by UK Parking Control Ltd..

When to Visit

Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Thamesgate is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 320 spaces, that is roughly 256 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 64 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Gravesend

With 10 car parks in Gravesend, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Gravesend Station Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Thamesgate have?

Thamesgate in Gravesend has approximately 320 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Thamesgate?

Thamesgate is a paid car park.

When is Thamesgate busiest?

Thamesgate tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Thamesgate quietest?

The quietest period for Thamesgate is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Thamesgate?

Thamesgate is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by UK Parking Control Ltd..

Nearby Car Parks

Gravesend Station Car Park 133m away St Georges 283m away Parrock Street 305m away West Street Car Park 334m away Milton Place (temporarily closedtill April 2026) 568m 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	9pm
Mon	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Tue	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Wed	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Thu	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	43	53	67	58	29	10	5
Fri	19	53	77	82	72	58	48	43	38	48	58	72	62	34	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	29	34	34	29	29	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

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

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