Whitesands (West) 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 Whitesands (West) Car Park
Located in the heart of Dumfries, Whitesands (West) Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. There are around 183 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
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.