Gade Car Park Parking, Watford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WD18 0FQ
- Capacity
- ~334 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- CitiPark
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Gade Car Park
Located in the heart of Watford, Gade Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At approximately 334 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by CitiPark.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. 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
Gade Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 334 spaces, that is roughly 284 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 50 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 Watford
With 16 car parks in Watford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Gade Car Park is full, Sutton Road Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Gade Car Park have?
Gade Car Park in Watford has approximately 334 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Gade Car Park?
Gade Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Gade Car Park busiest?
Gade Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Gade Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Gade Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Gade Car Park?
Gade Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by CitiPark.