Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) Parking, Thame
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay)
As a town centre car park in Thame, Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 80 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. South Oxfordshire District Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Thame
Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) is one of just 3 car parks in Thame, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Cattlemarket Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) have?
Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) in Thame has approximately 80 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay)?
Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) is a paid car park.
When is Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) busiest?
Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) quietest?
The quietest period for Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay)?
Southern Road Car Park (Short Stay) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by South Oxfordshire District Council.