The Brooks Parking, Winchester — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Brooks have?"

"The Brooks in Winchester has approximately 284 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at The Brooks?"

"The Brooks is a paid car park."

Q: "When is The Brooks busiest?"

"The Brooks tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is The Brooks quietest?"

"The quietest period for The Brooks is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is The Brooks?"

"The Brooks is a town centre car park with underground parking."

284 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: SO23 8QY
Capacity: ~284 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Underground
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Brooks, Winchester.
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 The Brooks

Located in the heart of Winchester, The Brooks provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 284 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As an underground facility, it offers sheltered parking beneath street level. Parking here is paid.

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 Brooks is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 284 spaces, that is roughly 256 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 28 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 Winchester

With 23 car parks in Winchester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find The Brooks full, Upper Brook Street (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Brooks have?

The Brooks in Winchester has approximately 284 parking spaces.

Is parking free at The Brooks?

The Brooks is a paid car park.

When is The Brooks busiest?

The Brooks tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is The Brooks quietest?

The quietest period for The Brooks is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is The Brooks?

The Brooks is a town centre car park with underground parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Upper Brook Street 54m away Middle Brook Street 103m away Cossack Lane 132m away Saint Peter's 262m away Colebrook Street 302m away

More car parks in Winchester

Barfield Park and Ride ~194 spaces Cattle Market ~194 spaces Chesil Multi-Storey ~603 spaces Coach Park ~84 spaces Durngate ~67 spaces Garnier Road ~20 spaces Gladstone Street ~84 spaces Hillier Way ~32 spaces

See all 23 car parks in Winchester →

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