Ouse Estuary Parking, Newhaven
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Ouse Estuary is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 15 of 30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Ouse Estuary is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 25 of 30 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BN25 2TW
- Capacity
- 30 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Surface
- Unpaved
- Nearest road
- Newhaven Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: St. Andrew's Drive (247m), Tide Mills village (372m), Tide Mills (435m)
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 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Ouse Estuary
Ouse Estuary is a car park in Newhaven, available for general parking. It provides roughly 30 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 30 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Ouse Estuary is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 15 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Newhaven
With 4 car parks in Newhaven, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Tidemills is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Ouse Estuary
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is St. Andrew’s Drive, about 247 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 195 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 Ouse Estuary have?
Ouse Estuary in Newhaven has 30 parking spaces.
When is Ouse Estuary busiest?
Ouse Estuary is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 15 of 30 spaces in use.
When is Ouse Estuary quietest?
The best time to find a space at Ouse Estuary is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 25 of 30 spaces free.