Mill Lane Parking, Margate
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CT9 1JT
- Capacity
- ~432 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Mill Lane
Positioned within walking distance of Margate’s main streets, Mill Lane caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At approximately 432 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. 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
Mill Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 432 spaces, that is roughly 367 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 65 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 Margate
Margate has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Mill Lane is busy. The nearest alternative is Dreamland Car Park, about 250m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Mill Lane have?
Mill Lane in Margate has approximately 432 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Mill Lane?
Mill Lane is a paid car park.
When is Mill Lane busiest?
Mill Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Mill Lane quietest?
The quietest period for Mill Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Mill Lane?
Mill Lane is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.