Dockhead Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DG1 2RX
- Capacity
- ~29 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
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. With space for around 29 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
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. With only 29 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Dockhead Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 29 spaces, that is roughly 26 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 Dumfries
There are 27 car parks across Dumfries, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is St Michaels Street Car Park, just a short walk from here. 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.