The Forge Car Park Parking, Tring
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- HP23 5SH
- Capacity
- ~161 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Dacorum Borough Council
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 The Forge Car Park
The Forge Car Park is a surface car park in Tring town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 161 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Dacorum Borough Council.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
The Forge Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 161 spaces, that is roughly 137 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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 Tring
Tring has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if The Forge Car Park is busy. If The Forge Car Park is full, Church Yard Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Forge Car Park have?
The Forge Car Park in Tring has approximately 161 parking spaces.
Is parking free at The Forge Car Park?
Parking at The Forge Car Park is free of charge.
When is The Forge Car Park busiest?
The Forge Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is The Forge Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for The Forge Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is The Forge Car Park?
The Forge Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dacorum Borough Council.