Lockmedow Car Park Parking, Maidstone
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- ME16 8LW
- Capacity
- ~178 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Maidstone Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Lockmedow Car Park
Lockmedow Car Park is a surface car park near Maidstone railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. There are around 178 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Maidstone Borough Council.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Lockmedow Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 178 spaces, that is roughly 142 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 36 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Maidstone
There are 13 car parks across Maidstone, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Maidstone Market Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Lockmedow Car Park have?
Lockmedow Car Park in Maidstone has approximately 178 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Lockmedow Car Park busiest?
Lockmedow Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Lockmedow Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Lockmedow Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Lockmedow Car Park?
Lockmedow Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Maidstone Borough Council.