Lea Wharf Parking, Hertford — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Lea Wharf have?"

"Lea Wharf in Hertford has approximately 195 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Lea Wharf?"

"Lea Wharf is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Lea Wharf busiest?"

"Lea Wharf tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Lea Wharf quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Lea Wharf?"

"Lea Wharf is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

195 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: SG14 1FX
Capacity: ~195 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Lea Wharf, Hertford.
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 Lea Wharf

Located in the heart of Hertford, Lea Wharf provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 195 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid.

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

Lea Wharf is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 195 spaces, that is roughly 176 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 19 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 Hertford

There are 8 car parks across Hertford, so you have options if your first choice is full. If Lea Wharf is full, Hartham Lane Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Lea Wharf have?

Lea Wharf in Hertford has approximately 195 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Lea Wharf?

Lea Wharf is a paid car park.

When is Lea Wharf busiest?

Lea Wharf tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Lea Wharf quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Lea Wharf?

Lea Wharf is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Hartham Lane Car Park 215m away Gascoyne Way Car Park 228m away Hartham Common Car Park 330m away St Andrew Street Car Park 351m away Old London Road Car Park 373m away

More car parks in Hertford

Calton Avenue Car Park ~20 spaces Thieves Lane Car Park ~74 spaces

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