Rock-a-Nore Parking, Hastings
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TN34 3DW
- Capacity
- ~450 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rock-a-Nore have?
Rock-a-Nore in Hastings has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Rock-a-Nore quietest?
The quietest period for Rock-a-Nore is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Rock-a-Nore?
Rock-a-Nore is a railway station car park with surface parking.