High Elms Country Park Parking, Orpington
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
High Elms Country Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 34 of 50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at High Elms Country Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 37 of 50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BR6 7JH
- Capacity
- 50 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- London Borough of Bromley Council
- Nearest road
- High Elms Road
Nearby landmarks: Orpington Beekeepers Association (153m), Woodpiece (177m), Tennis Courts (former) (291m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About High Elms Country Park
High Elms Country Park caters to leisure visitors in Orpington, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. The car park has approximately 50 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by London Borough of Bromley Council.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
High Elms Country Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Orpington
With 8 car parks in Orpington, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
What’s near High Elms Country Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Orpington Beekeepers Association, about 153 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 High Elms Country Park have?
High Elms Country Park in Orpington has 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at High Elms Country Park?
Parking at High Elms Country Park is free of charge.
When is High Elms Country Park busiest?
High Elms Country Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 34 of 50 spaces in use.
When is High Elms Country Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at High Elms Country Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 37 of 50 spaces free.
What kind of car park is High Elms Country Park?
High Elms Country Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by London Borough of Bromley Council.