Lances Hill Parking, Southampton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Lances Hill is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 53 of 76 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Lances Hill is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 55 of 76 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SO18 1DN
- Capacity
- 76 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Maybray King Way
Nearby landmarks: Octagon (76m), Bitterne Post Office (119m), JD Gyms (165m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Lances Hill
Visitors to leisure facilities in Southampton will find parking at Lances Hill, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. With around 76 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Lances Hill is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 76 spaces, that is roughly 53 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 23 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Southampton
Southampton has an extensive choice of parking with over 33 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Lances Hill is full, Car Park, Southampton is about 200m away and worth considering.
What’s near Lances Hill
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Octagon, about 76 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 299 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings.
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 Lances Hill have?
Lances Hill in Southampton has 76 parking spaces.
When is Lances Hill busiest?
Lances Hill is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 53 of 76 spaces in use.
When is Lances Hill quietest?
The best time to find a space at Lances Hill is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 55 of 76 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Lances Hill?
Lances Hill is a leisure tourist car park.