150 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Chalkwell Esplanade Bays, Leigh on Sea.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon5102035455055504540352515500
Tue5102035455055504540352515500
Wed5102035455055504540352515500
Thu5102035455055504540352515500
Fri5102035505560555045403015500
Sat5102040556565605550402510500
Sun05102030404035302515105000

About Chalkwell Esplanade Bays

Located in Leigh on Sea, Chalkwell Esplanade Bays is a car park open to the public. There are around 150 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Southend Council.

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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Parking in Leigh on Sea

Leigh on Sea has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Chalkwell Esplanade Bays is busy. If Chalkwell Esplanade Bays is full, The Leas Bays is around 500m away and worth considering.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Chalkwell Esplanade Bays have?

Chalkwell Esplanade Bays in Leigh on Sea has approximately 150 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Chalkwell Esplanade Bays?

Chalkwell Esplanade Bays is a paid car park.

When is Chalkwell Esplanade Bays busiest?

Chalkwell Esplanade Bays tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Chalkwell Esplanade Bays quietest?

The quietest period for Chalkwell Esplanade Bays is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Chalkwell Esplanade Bays?

Chalkwell Esplanade Bays is a car park with lane parking, operated by Southend Council.

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