Tobacco Dock Car Park Parking, City of London
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Tobacco Dock Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 332 of 615 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tobacco Dock Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 474 of 615 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- E1W 3HZ
- Capacity
- 615 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- yellowpark
- Nearest road
- Wapping Lane
Nearby landmarks: Princes Court Business Centre (66m), Wapping Woods (112m), Tobacco Dock (123m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tobacco Dock Car Park
Tobacco Dock Car Park offers general parking in City of London for visitors and locals. This is a major parking facility with approximately 615 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. yellowpark operates this car park.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Tobacco Dock Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 615 spaces, that is roughly 338 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 277 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 City of London
With 23 car parks in City of London, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
What’s near Tobacco Dock Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 2 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Princes Court Business Centre, about 66 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 244 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tobacco Dock Car Park have?
Tobacco Dock Car Park in City of London has 615 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Tobacco Dock Car Park?
Tobacco Dock Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Tobacco Dock Car Park busiest?
Tobacco Dock Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 332 of 615 spaces in use.
When is Tobacco Dock Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Tobacco Dock Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 474 of 615 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Tobacco Dock Car Park?
Tobacco Dock Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by yellowpark.