Whitesands (East) Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Whitesands (East) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 56 of ~59 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Whitesands (East) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 40 of ~59 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DG1 2RS
- Capacity
- ~59 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Whitesands
- Other car parks within 500m
- 19
Nearby landmarks: The Bank Tapas Bar (102m), Citizen's Advice Bureau (138m), Bank of Scotland (183m)
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 Whitesands (East) Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Dumfries’s main streets, Whitesands (East) Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 59 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 59 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Whitesands (East) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 59 spaces, that is roughly 56 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
Dumfries has a good range of parking with 26 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Whitesands (West) Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Whitesands (East) Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Bank Tapas Bar (restaurant), about 102 metres away. There are 19 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 26 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 Whitesands (East) Car Park have?
Whitesands (East) Car Park in Dumfries has approximately 59 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Whitesands (East) Car Park?
Parking at Whitesands (East) Car Park is free of charge.
When is Whitesands (East) Car Park busiest?
Whitesands (East) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 56 of ~59 spaces in use.
When is Whitesands (East) Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Whitesands (East) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 40 of ~59 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Whitesands (East) Car Park?
Whitesands (East) Car Park is a town centre car park.