Shaftesbury Road Parking, Whitstable
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Shaftesbury Road is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 38 of ~44 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shaftesbury Road is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 31 of ~44 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CT5 1DS
- Capacity
- ~44 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 Shaftesbury Road
As a town centre car park in Whitstable, Shaftesbury Road is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It provides roughly 44 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. Canterbury City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Shaftesbury Road is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 44 spaces, that is roughly 37 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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
With 11 car parks in Whitstable, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Middle Wall Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Shaftesbury Road have?
Shaftesbury Road in Whitstable has approximately 44 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Shaftesbury Road?
Shaftesbury Road is a paid car park.
When is Shaftesbury Road busiest?
Shaftesbury Road is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 38 of ~44 spaces in use.
When is Shaftesbury Road quietest?
The best time to find a space at Shaftesbury Road is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 31 of ~44 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Shaftesbury Road?
Shaftesbury Road is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Canterbury City Council.