Rose Street Short Stay Car Park Parking, Sheerness
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- ME12 1QH
- Capacity
- ~169 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Swale Borough Council
Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-24:00
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 72 | 62 | 34 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rose Street Short Stay Car Park
Rose Street Short Stay Car Park is a surface car park near Sheerness railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With approximately 169 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Swale Borough Council.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Rose Street Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 169 spaces, that is roughly 135 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Sheerness
There are 8 car parks across Sheerness, so you have options if your first choice is full. Rose Street Short Stay Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rose Street Short Stay Car Park have?
Rose Street Short Stay Car Park in Sheerness has approximately 169 parking spaces.
When is Rose Street Short Stay Car Park busiest?
Rose Street Short Stay Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Rose Street Short Stay Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Rose Street Short Stay Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Rose Street Short Stay Car Park?
Rose Street Short Stay Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Swale Borough Council.