Gorrell Tank Parking, Whitstable
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CT5 1LB
- Capacity
- ~245 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Canterbury City Council
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 Gorrell Tank
As a town centre car park in Whitstable, Gorrell Tank is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With approximately 245 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Canterbury City 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
Gorrell Tank is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 245 spaces, that is roughly 208 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 37 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 Whitstable
There are 11 car parks across Whitstable, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Gorrell Tank is full, Oyster Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Gorrell Tank have?
Gorrell Tank in Whitstable has approximately 245 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Gorrell Tank?
Gorrell Tank is a paid car park.
When is Gorrell Tank busiest?
Gorrell Tank tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Gorrell Tank quietest?
The quietest period for Gorrell Tank is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Gorrell Tank?
Gorrell Tank is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.