Cathedral & Quay Parking, Exeter

355 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Cathedral & Quay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 220 of 355 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cathedral & Quay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 263 of 355 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: EX1 1DX
Capacity: 355 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Exeter City Council
Surface: Concrete
Nearest road: Lower Coombe Street
Other car parks within 500m: 7

Prices: £2.20 for the first hour then £1.10/hour

Nearby landmarks: The Custom House (72m), Exeter Quay Antiques (113m), Exeter Exotics (125m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cathedral & Quay Car Park, Exeter.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Cathedral & Quay Car Park

Located in Exeter, Cathedral & Quay Car Park is a multi-storey car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 355 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid. Exeter City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Cathedral & Quay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 355 spaces, that is roughly 213 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 142 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 Exeter

Exeter has an extensive choice of parking with over 32 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Smythen Street Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Cathedral & Quay Car Park

Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 14 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Custom House (attraction), about 72 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 117 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 219 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 Cathedral & Quay Car Park have?

Cathedral & Quay Car Park in Exeter has 355 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Cathedral & Quay Car Park?

Cathedral & Quay Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Cathedral & Quay Car Park busiest?

Cathedral & Quay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 220 of 355 spaces in use.

When is Cathedral & Quay Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Cathedral & Quay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 263 of 355 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Cathedral & Quay Car Park?

Cathedral & Quay Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Exeter City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Smythen Street Car Park 212m away Magdalen Street Car Park 239m away George Street 244m away Market Street 244m away Mary Arches Street ground-level car park 422m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0