Abbots Wood Parking, Polegate
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Abbots Wood is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 17 of 30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Abbots Wood is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 23 of 30 spaces free.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BN26 6SL
- Capacity
- 30 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Surface
- Ground
- Nearest road
- Caneheath
Nearby landmarks: Placket Coppice (192m), Woodside Farm (281m), Abbots Wood (461m)
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 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Abbots Wood
Abbots Wood caters to leisure visitors in Polegate, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. It provides roughly 30 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
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
Abbots Wood is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Polegate
Abbots Wood is one of just 1 car parks in Polegate, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
What’s near Abbots Wood
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 Placket Coppice, about 192 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 Abbots Wood have?
Abbots Wood in Polegate has 30 parking spaces.
When is Abbots Wood busiest?
Abbots Wood is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 17 of 30 spaces in use.
When is Abbots Wood quietest?
The best time to find a space at Abbots Wood is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 23 of 30 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Abbots Wood?
Abbots Wood is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.