George Street Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
George Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 19 of ~20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at George Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 13 of ~20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DG1 2AB
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Nearest road
- Mews Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 15
Nearby landmarks: Loreburn Primary School (68m), St. George's Church (132m), The Green Sands (149m)
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 George Street Car Park
George Street Car Park sits in Dumfries town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With space for around 20 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
George Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 19 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 26 car parks in Dumfries, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If George Street Car Park is full, Charlotte Street Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near George Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Loreburn Primary School (school), about 68 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 189 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 15 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 50 metres away.
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 George Street Car Park have?
George Street Car Park in Dumfries has approximately 20 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is George Street Car Park busiest?
George Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 19 of ~20 spaces in use.
When is George Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at George Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 13 of ~20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is George Street Car Park?
George Street Car Park is a town centre car park.