King's Hat Parking, Hythe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SO42 7YN
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Forestry England
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About King’s Hat
Located in Hythe, King’s Hat is a surface car park open to the public. 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
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. 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 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 11 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Hythe
There are 12 car parks across Hythe, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does King's Hat have?
King's Hat in Hythe has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is King's Hat quietest?
The quietest period for King's Hat is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is King's Hat?
King's Hat is a car park with surface parking, operated by Forestry England.