Friars Lane Car Park Parking, Richmond
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Friars Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 54 of 62 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Friars Lane Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 43 of 62 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TW9 1NW
- Capacity
- 62 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Friars Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: The Old Ship (151m), Corporation Island (160m), Richmond Reference Library (173m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Friars Lane Car Park
Friars Lane Car Park sits in Richmond town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It provides roughly 62 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. There is a charge for parking.
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. With 62 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Friars Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 53 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Richmond
With 8 car parks in Richmond, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Ryde House Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Friars Lane Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 11 shops, 9 places to eat or drink and 12 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Old Ship (pub), about 151 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 215 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 468 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 Friars Lane Car Park have?
Friars Lane Car Park in Richmond has 62 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Friars Lane Car Park?
Friars Lane Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Friars Lane Car Park busiest?
Friars Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 54 of 62 spaces in use.
When is Friars Lane Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Friars Lane Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 43 of 62 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Friars Lane Car Park?
Friars Lane Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.