Parking Near Park Mall Shopping Centre, Ashford
Where Can I Park for Park Mall Shopping Centre?
The council’s Park Mall Car Park is currently closed. Nearby options include a disability-friendly space 67 yards away for £4.70 a day, Spencer Private Hospitals 103 yards away at £1.10 an hour, and Ashford International Station Car Park F 0.3 miles away at £7.20 a day.
- Address
- 4 Castle Street, Ashford, TN23 1JQ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Disability-Friendly Parking in Ashford, TN24, 67 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Ashford International railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
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Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Lywin
Park Mall Car Park on Castle Street
The council’s Park Mall Car Park is currently closed, so it is not an available option for a shopping visit. When operating, the listed hours are 6am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 7.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays (ashford.gov.uk). The council lists a charge of £1.10 per hour for up to 4 hours, with a separate tariff applying beyond 4 hours (ashford.gov.uk).
The centre is at 4 Castle Street, Ashford, TN23 1JQ, placing the council car park beside the shopping centre rather than at the station. The council page identifies the facility as Park Mall Car Park and provides its operating information (ashford.gov.uk).
Ashford International Station Car Park F and Other Named Facilities
Ashford International Station Car Park F is a named alternative 0.3 miles from the centre and is listed on Parksy at £7.20 a day. Its position makes it relevant for drivers who are combining shopping with a railway journey, although the Parksy listing gives the distance and daily price rather than a centre-specific tariff.
The council’s wider Ashford car-park information also covers the town’s public parking network, including blue-badge arrangements. A valid blue badge and time clock allow free parking for up to three hours, while badge holders may park in all on-street pay-and-display spaces under the council’s stated conditions (ashford.gov.uk). These provisions are separate from the closed Park Mall Car Park and apply to the council’s parking rules.
Parksy Spaces Within 212 Yards of the Centre
For a short visit, a disability-friendly space in Ashford, TN24, is 67 yards away and costs £4.70 a day. A space at Spencer Private Hospitals is 103 yards away at £1.10 an hour, while a space at North Street Surgery is 163 yards away at £3.60 an hour. These spaces can beat the centre car park when the council facility is closed or when a driver wants a pre-listed location near the shops.
A Stashbee space in Ashford, Kent, is 212 yards away at £65 a month, and a space at William Harvey Hospital is also 212 yards away at £1.10 an hour. The monthly option suits repeated parking rather than a single shopping stop. The hospital listing is better suited to an hourly stay, while the nearby disability-friendly listing provides a daily price.
Shopping Crowds, Tariffs and Ashford Parking Rules
The council lists Park Mall Car Park’s operating window as 6am to 8.30pm on weekdays and 6am to 7.30pm at weekends (ashford.gov.uk). Those closing times matter for late shopping, particularly on Saturdays and Sundays, because a vehicle must be collected within the published window when the facility is operating.
The council lists £1.10 an hour for parking up to 4 hours and a different tariff for stays over 4 hours (ashford.gov.uk). These rules are relevant when sales, weekend shopping or town-centre errands make nearby spaces busier.
Walking From Ashford International Railway Station
Ashford International railway station is the nearest station, 0.5 miles from the centre and an 11-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative for visitors arriving by train, with the shopping centre at 4 Castle Street in Ashford.
Drivers using Ashford International Station Car Park F can combine station parking with the same walk. The Parksy listing places Car Park F 0.3 miles from the centre and prices it at £7.20 a day.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Park Mall Shopping Centre?
The council’s Park Mall Car Park is currently closed. Nearby options include a disability-friendly space 67 yards away for £4.70 a day, Spencer Private Hospitals 103 yards away at £1.10 an hour, and Ashford International Station Car Park F 0.3 miles away at £7.20 a day.
Is the Park Mall Car Park Open?
The council’s Park Mall Car Park is currently closed, so it is not available for a shopping visit. When operating, its listed hours are 6am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 7.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It is at 4 Castle Street, Ashford, TN23 1JQ.
How Much Does Parking Near Park Mall Cost?
Nearby listed prices include £4.70 a day for a disability-friendly space 67 yards away, £1.10 an hour at Spencer Private Hospitals 103 yards away, and £3.60 an hour at North Street Surgery 163 yards away. A space at William Harvey Hospital is £1.10 an hour and 212 yards away.
Can I Park at Ashford International Station for Shopping?
Ashford International Station Car Park F is 0.3 miles from the centre and listed at £7.20 a day. It can suit drivers combining shopping with a railway journey. Ashford International railway station is 0.5 miles from the centre, with an 11-minute walk, so station parking can be combined with that route.
What Are the Park Mall Parking Hours and Tariffs?
When operating, the council lists hours of 6am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 7.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The charge is £1.10 per hour for up to 4 hours, with a separate tariff applying beyond 4 hours.
Are There Parking Provisions for Blue-Badge Holders?
The council states that a valid blue badge and time clock allow free parking for up to three hours. Badge holders may also park in all on-street pay-and-display spaces under the council’s stated conditions. These provisions apply to the council’s parking rules and are separate from the closed Park Mall Car Park.
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