Roosthole Car Park Parking, Horsham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Roosthole Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 21 of ~33 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Roosthole Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 24 of ~33 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RH13 6PG
- Capacity
- ~33 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Forestry Commision
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest road
- Roosthole Hill
Nearby landmarks: Alder Copse (238m), Roosthole Pond (294m), Mannings Heath Golf Course (585m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Roosthole Car Park
Roosthole Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Horsham, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 33 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by Forestry Commision.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. With 33 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Roosthole Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 33 spaces, that is roughly 21 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Horsham
Horsham has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Roosthole Car Park is busy.
What’s near Roosthole Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Alder Copse, about 238 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 Roosthole Car Park have?
Roosthole Car Park in Horsham has approximately 33 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Roosthole Car Park?
Parking at Roosthole Car Park is free of charge.
When is Roosthole Car Park busiest?
Roosthole Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 21 of ~33 spaces in use.
When is Roosthole Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Roosthole Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 24 of ~33 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Roosthole Car Park?
Roosthole Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Forestry Commision.