High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park Parking, Loughton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 7 of ~13 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 10 of ~13 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IG10 4AF
- Capacity
- ~13 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park
High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is a surface car park in Loughton, available for general parking. It has an estimated 13 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 13 spaces, that is roughly 7 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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 Loughton
With 8 car parks in Loughton, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park full, Kings Oak Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park have?
High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park in Loughton has approximately 13 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park?
High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is a paid car park.
When is High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park busiest?
High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 7 of ~13 spaces in use.
When is High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 10 of ~13 spaces free.
What kind of car park is High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park?
High Beach Visitor Centre Car Park is a car park with surface parking.