Whitesands (West) Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DG1 2RS
- Capacity
- ~183 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 | 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 (West) Car Park
Whitesands (West) Car Park is a surface car park in Dumfries town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 183 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 183 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Whitesands (West) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 183 spaces, that is roughly 174 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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. Whitesands (East) 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 Whitesands (West) Car Park have?
Whitesands (West) Car Park in Dumfries has approximately 183 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Whitesands (West) Car Park?
Parking at Whitesands (West) Car Park is free of charge.
When is Whitesands (West) Car Park busiest?
Whitesands (West) Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Whitesands (West) Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Whitesands (West) Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Whitesands (West) Car Park?
Whitesands (West) Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.