Palace Parking, Watford — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Palace Car Park have?"

"Palace Car Park in Watford has approximately 597 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Palace Car Park?"

"Palace Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Palace Car Park busiest?"

"Palace Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 543 of ~597 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Palace Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Palace Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 412 of ~597 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Palace Car Park?"

"Palace Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

597 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Palace Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 543 of ~597 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Palace Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 412 of ~597 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: WD17 2TE
Capacity: ~597 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Palace Car Park, Watford.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Palace Car Park

Palace Car Park sits in Watford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 597 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Palace Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 597 spaces, that is roughly 537 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 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

There are 16 car parks across Watford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Palace Car Park is full, Queens Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Palace Car Park have?

Palace Car Park in Watford has approximately 597 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Palace Car Park?

Palace Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Palace Car Park busiest?

Palace Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 543 of ~597 spaces in use.

When is Palace Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Palace Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 412 of ~597 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Palace Car Park?

Palace Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Queens Car Park 151m away Sutton Road Car Park 168m away Church Car Park 268m away Kings Car Park 271m away Gade Car Park 471m away

More car parks in Watford

Avenue Car Park ~104 spaces Euro Car Parks Grove Hill Car Park ~47 spaces King George V Playing Fields Car Park ~99 spaces Letterpress Parking ~53 spaces Timberlake Car Park ~58 spaces Watford General Hospital Multistorey Car Park ~1455 spaces Watford General Hospital Surface Car Park ~445 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0