Walnuts Shopping Centre Parking, Orpington

Q: "How many parking spaces does Walnuts Shopping Centre have?"

"Walnuts Shopping Centre in Orpington has approximately 525 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Walnuts Shopping Centre?"

"Walnuts Shopping Centre is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Walnuts Shopping Centre busiest?"

"Walnuts Shopping Centre tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Walnuts Shopping Centre quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Walnuts Shopping Centre?"

"Walnuts Shopping Centre is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

525 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: BR6 0TW
Capacity: ~525 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Walnuts Shopping Centre, Orpington.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Walnuts Shopping Centre

Positioned within walking distance of Orpington’s main streets, Walnuts Shopping Centre caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 525 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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

Walnuts Shopping Centre is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 525 spaces, that is roughly 472 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 53 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 Orpington

With 8 car parks in Orpington, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Walnuts Shopping Centre full, Sainsbury’s (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Walnuts Shopping Centre have?

Walnuts Shopping Centre in Orpington has approximately 525 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Walnuts Shopping Centre?

Walnuts Shopping Centre is a paid car park.

When is Walnuts Shopping Centre busiest?

Walnuts Shopping Centre tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Walnuts Shopping Centre quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Walnuts Shopping Centre?

Walnuts Shopping Centre is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Sainsbury's 176m away Tesco 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	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0