Orchard Short Stay Car Park Parking, Seaton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX12 2RE
- Capacity
- ~172 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Orchard Short Stay Car Park
As a town centre car park in Seaton, Orchard Short Stay Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 172 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Orchard Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 172 spaces, that is roughly 146 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 Seaton
There are 6 car parks across Seaton, so you have options if your first choice is full. If Orchard Short Stay Car Park is full, The Underfleet Long Stay (West) Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Orchard Short Stay Car Park have?
Orchard Short Stay Car Park in Seaton has approximately 172 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Orchard Short Stay Car Park?
Orchard Short Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Orchard Short Stay Car Park busiest?
Orchard Short Stay Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Orchard Short Stay Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Orchard Short Stay Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Orchard Short Stay Car Park?
Orchard Short Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.