Brooms Road Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DG1 2JU
- Capacity
- ~489 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Brooms Road Car Park
Located in the heart of Dumfries, Brooms Road Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 489 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Brooms Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 489 spaces, that is roughly 465 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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 Dumfries
With 27 car parks in Dumfries, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Brooms Road Car Park is full, Burns Street Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Brooms Road Car Park have?
Brooms Road Car Park in Dumfries has approximately 489 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Brooms Road Car Park busiest?
Brooms Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Brooms Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Brooms Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Brooms Road Car Park?
Brooms Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.