Tesco Parking, Orpington — Best Time to Park

Q: "Is parking free at Tesco?"

"Parking at Tesco is free of charge."

Q: "When is Tesco busiest?"

"Tesco tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Tesco quietest?"

"The quietest period for Tesco is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

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

Key facts

Postcode: BR6 0RY
Type: Generic
Charges: Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Tesco, Orpington.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Tue	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Wed	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Thu	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Fri	5	9	18	32	46	50	55	50	46	41	36	27	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	36	50	59	59	55	50	46	36	23	9	5
Sun	0	5	9	18	27	36	36	32	27	23	14	9	5	0

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

About Tesco

Located in Orpington, Tesco is a car park open to the public. Parking is free of charge.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space.

Busyness in detail

Tesco is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. 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 Orpington

Orpington has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Tesco is busy. Sainsbury’s is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking free at Tesco?

Parking at Tesco is free of charge.

When is Tesco busiest?

Tesco tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Tesco quietest?

The quietest period for Tesco is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

Nearby Car Parks

Sainsbury's 415m away Walnuts Shopping Centre 588m away

More car parks in Orpington

Bulls Head Car Park ~30 spaces High Elms Country Park ~50 spaces Petts Wood Station Car Park ~189 spaces Village Hall Car Park ~20 spaces World of Sowing Parking

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

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

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