Waitrose Car Park Parking, Paddock Wood
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TN12 6EZ
- Capacity
- ~205 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 68 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Waitrose Car Park
Situated near Paddock Wood station, Waitrose Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. With approximately 205 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Waitrose Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 205 spaces, that is roughly 154 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 51 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Paddock Wood
Waitrose Car Park is one of just 3 car parks in Paddock Wood, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Waitrose Car Park full, Paddock Wood Station Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Waitrose Car Park have?
Waitrose Car Park in Paddock Wood has approximately 205 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Waitrose Car Park busiest?
Waitrose Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Waitrose Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Waitrose Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Waitrose Car Park?
Waitrose Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.