Doughty Quay Parking, Boston — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Doughty Quay have?"

"Doughty Quay in Boston has approximately 33 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Doughty Quay?"

"Doughty Quay is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Doughty Quay busiest?"

"Doughty Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 30 of ~33 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Doughty Quay quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Doughty Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 23 of ~33 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Doughty Quay?"

"Doughty Quay is a town centre car park with surface parking."

33 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Doughty Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 30 of ~33 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Doughty Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 23 of ~33 spaces free.

Comparing options? See all 19 car parks in Boston →

Key facts

Postcode: PE21 8ST
Capacity: ~33 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Doughty Quay, Boston.
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 Doughty Quay

Located in the heart of Boston, Doughty Quay provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 33 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid 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

Doughty Quay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 33 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Boston

There are 19 car parks across Boston, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Doughty Quay full, Chalky Car Park (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 Doughty Quay have?

Doughty Quay in Boston has approximately 33 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Doughty Quay?

Doughty Quay is a paid car park.

When is Doughty Quay busiest?

Doughty Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 30 of ~33 spaces in use.

When is Doughty Quay quietest?

The best time to find a space at Doughty Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 23 of ~33 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Doughty Quay?

Doughty Quay is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Chalky Car Park 56m away West End 84m away South Square 91m away Buoy Yard 120m away Victoria Place 158m away

More car parks in Boston

Bargate Green ~79 spaces Botolph Street ~35 spaces Car park A ~300 spaces Cattle Market ~158 spaces Custom House Quay ~22 spaces George Street ~25 spaces Maud Street ~65 spaces Red Lion Street NCP ~183 spaces

See all 19 car parks in Boston →

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