Water Eaton Park and Ride Parking, Kidlington
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Water Eaton Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 508 of 758 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Water Eaton Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 720 of 758 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OX2 8HA
- Capacity
- 758 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Oxford Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Oxford Parkway Park and Ride (50m), Gosford and Water Eaton (371m), The Triangle (450m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 16 | 35 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Water Eaton Park and Ride
Water Eaton Park and Ride is a park and ride facility in Kidlington, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. With around 758 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Water Eaton Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 758 spaces, that is roughly 493 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 265 free. Quietest times: 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 Kidlington
Kidlington has 3 car parks in total, so Water Eaton Park and Ride is an important option for the area. If Water Eaton Park and Ride is full, Oxford Parkway Station is about 100m away and worth considering.
What’s near Water Eaton Park and Ride
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 Oxford Parkway Park and Ride (bus station), about 50 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 142 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 Water Eaton Park and Ride have?
Water Eaton Park and Ride in Kidlington has 758 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Water Eaton Park and Ride?
Water Eaton Park and Ride is a paid car park.
When is Water Eaton Park and Ride busiest?
Water Eaton Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 508 of 758 spaces in use.
When is Water Eaton Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Water Eaton Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 5% full — roughly 720 of 758 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Water Eaton Park and Ride?
Water Eaton Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.