King's Hat Parking, Hythe, Hampshire
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
King's Hat is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 13 of 20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at King's Hat is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SO42 7YN
- Capacity
- 20 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Forestry England
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest road
- Beaulieu Road
Nearby landmarks: Foxhunting Inclosure (438m), King's Hat Inclosure (451m)
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 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About King’s Hat
King’s Hat caters to leisure visitors in Hythe, Hampshire, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. At roughly 20 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. The car park is managed by Forestry England.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
King’s Hat is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Hythe, Hampshire
With 10 car parks in Hythe, Hampshire, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
What’s near King’s Hat
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 Foxhunting Inclosure, about 438 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 King's Hat have?
King's Hat in Hythe, Hampshire has 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at King's Hat?
Parking at King's Hat is free of charge.
When is King's Hat busiest?
King's Hat is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 13 of 20 spaces in use.
When is King's Hat quietest?
The best time to find a space at King's Hat is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is King's Hat?
King's Hat is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Forestry England.