Dockhead Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 |
About Dockhead Car Park
Located in the heart of Dumfries, Dockhead Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It has an estimated 29 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free 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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Parking in Dumfries
Dumfries has a good range of parking with 27 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. St Michaels Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Dockhead Car Park have?
Dockhead Car Park in Dumfries has approximately 29 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Dockhead Car Park?
Parking at Dockhead Car Park is free of charge.
When is Dockhead Car Park busiest?
Dockhead Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Dockhead Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Dockhead Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Dockhead Car Park?
Dockhead Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.