Garlic Festival parking Parking, Shanklin
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Garlic Festival parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 463 of ~908 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Garlic Festival parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 745 of ~908 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PO36 0LX
- Capacity
- ~908 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Garlic Festival parking
Garlic Festival parking is a car park in Shanklin, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 908 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Garlic Festival parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 908 spaces, that is roughly 454 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 454 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 Shanklin
There are 6 car parks across Shanklin, so you have options if your first choice is full.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Garlic Festival parking have?
Garlic Festival parking in Shanklin has approximately 908 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Garlic Festival parking busiest?
Garlic Festival parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 463 of ~908 spaces in use.
When is Garlic Festival parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Garlic Festival parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 745 of ~908 spaces free.