Rock-a-Nore Parking, Hastings
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Rock-a-Nore is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 351 of 450 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Rock-a-Nore is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 392 of 450 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TN34 3DW
- Capacity
- 450 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 15
- Nearest road
- Rock-a-Nore Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Nearby landmarks: Blue Reef Aquarium (68m), Rock-a-Nore Beach (83m), Hastings Motor Boat And Yacht Club (110m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rock-a-Nore
Rail users heading to and from Hastings station will find Rock-a-Nore conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 450 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. 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
Rock-a-Nore is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 450 spaces, that is roughly 360 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 90 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 Hastings
Hastings has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Rock-a-Nore is busy. The Bourne Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Rock-a-Nore
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Blue Reef Aquarium, about 68 metres away. The main cluster of places to eat and drink sits roughly 388 metres away — about a 5-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 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 Rock-a-Nore have?
Rock-a-Nore in Hastings has 450 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Rock-a-Nore?
Rock-a-Nore is a paid car park.
When is Rock-a-Nore busiest?
Rock-a-Nore is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 351 of 450 spaces in use.
When is Rock-a-Nore quietest?
The best time to find a space at Rock-a-Nore is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 392 of 450 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Rock-a-Nore?
Rock-a-Nore is a railway station car park with surface parking.