If you come by car, discover the pleasures of park and stride, with a walk into town or along the beach from a parking spot away from the centre. It helps to keep the town free of congestion and pollution, and a nicer, healthier place for all of us. Plus you’ll enjoy the lovely sea air, a bit of gentle exercise and a totally different view of Whitstable and Tankerton!
*Please note all councill owned car parks are open 24 hours, payment is free outside of the times stated below.
| Name | Opening times | Price |
| Gladstone Road CT5 1JG | 10:00 – 21:00 | £1.80 per hour |
| Gorrell Tank CT5 1BZ | 10:00 – 21:00 | £1.80 per hour free |
| Keams Yard CT5 1EP | 10:00 – 21:00 | £1.80 per hour |
| Middle Wall CT5 1BN | 10:00 – 21:00. | £1.80 per hour |
| Oyster Car Park CT5 1AB | Easter – September only | £1.80 per hour |
| Shaftesbury Road CT5 2AW | 10:00 – 21:00 | £1.80 per hour |
| Tankerton Road CT5 2HH | 08:30 – 20:00 | 60p per hour |
| Victoria Street CT5 1JB | 10:00 – 21:00 | £1.80 per hour |
| Whitstable Harbour CT5 1AB | 08:30 – 20:00 | £1.80 per hour, max stay 2 hours |
| Whitstable swimming pool CT5 2BJ | 07:00 – 22:00 | £1 for any period |
| Whitstable Station CT5 1RB | ||
| Charity weekend parking Whitstable Junior School, Oxford Street CT5 1DB | ||
| The coach/car park Tankerton Road CT5 2HH | 08:30 – 18:00 | 60p per hour |
| Paid parking on seafront near Hotel Continental (Beach Walk) CT5 2BP |
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Travelling by Bus
There is a good local bus service into Whitstable & Tankerton from the surrounding areas that take you right into the shopping/eating areas of the town. Buses stop along Oxford Street, High Street, Harbour Street and Tankerton High Street. For more information visit Stagecoach
Let the train take the strain
Whitstable Station is situated within easy walking distance of the town, services run regularly from London and surrounding areas for more information about trains to Whitstable visit Southeastern rail.