The Strand Car Park Parking, Rye
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TN31 7DB
- Capacity
- ~33 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Rother District Council
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 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Strand Car Park
The Strand Car Park is a surface car park in Rye town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. It provides roughly 33 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Rother District Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
The Strand Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 33 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Rye
There are 8 car parks across Rye, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find The Strand Car Park full, Cinque Ports Street Car Park (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Strand Car Park have?
The Strand Car Park in Rye has approximately 33 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at The Strand Car Park?
The Strand Car Park is a paid car park.
When is The Strand Car Park busiest?
The Strand Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is The Strand Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for The Strand Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is The Strand Car Park?
The Strand Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Rother District Council.