Sainsbury's Parking, Maidstone — Best Time to Park

427 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Sainsbury's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 371 of ~427 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 299 of ~427 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: ME15 6SF
Capacity: ~427 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid
Nearest road: Wat Tyler Way
Other car parks within 500m: 4

Nearby landmarks: Sainsbury's (58m), Maidstone Gateway (155m), King's Lodge (169m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Sainsbury's, Maidstone.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s is a car park in Maidstone town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 427 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Sainsbury’s is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 427 spaces, that is roughly 363 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 64 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 Maidstone

With 13 car parks in Maidstone, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Sainsbury’s is full, Chequers Rooftop Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Sainsbury’s

Within a 500-metre walk there are 4 shops and 2 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Sainsbury’s (supermarket), about 58 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 285 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 147 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 Sainsbury's have?

Sainsbury's in Maidstone has approximately 427 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Sainsbury's?

Sainsbury's is a paid car park.

When is Sainsbury's busiest?

Sainsbury's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 371 of ~427 spaces in use.

When is Sainsbury's quietest?

The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 299 of ~427 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Sainsbury's?

Sainsbury's is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Chequers Rooftop Car Park 204m away King Street Car Park 209m away Union Street West Long Stay 343m away Wheeler Street Car Park 487m away Brewer Street Car Park 534m away

More car parks in Maidstone

Cobtree Manor Car Park ~250 spaces Fairmeadow Car Park ~77 spaces Invicta House Car Park ~202 spaces Jeffrey Street Car Park ~65 spaces Lockmedow Car Park ~178 spaces Maidstone East Station Car Park ~66 spaces Maidstone Market Car Park ~49 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Tue	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Wed	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Thu	5	14	27	46	59	68	73	68	64	59	50	36	18	9	5
Fri	5	14	27	50	64	73	78	73	68	64	55	41	23	14	5
Sat	5	9	27	55	73	82	87	82	78	68	55	36	18	9	5
Sun	5	5	9	18	32	41	46	41	36	27	18	9	5	5	0