The Water Gardens Parking, Harlow

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Water Gardens have?"

"The Water Gardens in Harlow has approximately 1602 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at The Water Gardens?"

"The Water Gardens is a paid car park."

Q: "When is The Water Gardens busiest?"

"The Water Gardens tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is The Water Gardens quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is The Water Gardens?"

"The Water Gardens is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

1602 total spaces (est.)

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: CM20 1AR
Capacity: ~1602 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Water Gardens, Harlow.
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 The Water Gardens

Located in the heart of Harlow, The Water Gardens provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 1602 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. 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

The Water Gardens is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 1602 spaces, that is roughly 1442 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 160 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 Harlow

There are 15 car parks across Harlow, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Harvey Centre Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, 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 The Water Gardens have?

The Water Gardens in Harlow has approximately 1602 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at The Water Gardens?

The Water Gardens is a paid car park.

When is The Water Gardens busiest?

The Water Gardens tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is The Water Gardens quietest?

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

What kind of car park is The Water Gardens?

The Water Gardens is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Harvey Centre Car Park 394m away Harlow Sport's Center 421m away Terminus House Parking Garage 459m away Third Avenue Car Park 621m away The Hare Car Park 740m away

More car parks in Harlow

Car Park, Harlow ~200 spaces Garden Terrace Road ~30 spaces Netteswell Cross Car Park ~104 spaces Showground Car Park ~49 spaces Staple Tye Car Park ~150 spaces Tesco Car Park ~500 spaces The Stow Car Park ~65 spaces Town Park River Way Car Park ~30 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