Neptune Car Park Parking, Herne Bay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Neptune Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 179 of ~208 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Neptune Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 156 of ~208 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CT6 5JG
- Capacity
- ~208 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- 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 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Neptune Car Park
As a town centre car park in Herne Bay, Neptune Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At roughly 208 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Neptune Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 208 spaces, that is roughly 177 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 31 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 Herne Bay
With 7 car parks in Herne Bay, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Market Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Neptune Car Park have?
Neptune Car Park in Herne Bay has approximately 208 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Neptune Car Park?
Neptune Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Neptune Car Park busiest?
Neptune Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 179 of ~208 spaces in use.
When is Neptune Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Neptune Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 156 of ~208 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Neptune Car Park?
Neptune Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.