Princesshay 3 Parking, Exeter
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Princesshay 3 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 131 of 138 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Princesshay 3 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 92 of 138 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX1 1TS
- Capacity
- 138 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Underground
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Exeter City Council
- Nearest road
- Southernhay East
- Other car parks within 500m
- 11
Nearby landmarks: Southernhay United Reformed Church (58m), Princesshay (70m), Princesshay Square (130m)
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 Princesshay 3
Located in the heart of Exeter, Princesshay 3 provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 138 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is an underground car park, offering fully covered parking below ground level — sheltered from the weather but with limited headroom for taller vehicles. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Exeter City Council.
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.
Busyness in detail
Princesshay 3 is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 138 spaces, that is roughly 131 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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 offers over 32 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. If Princesshay 3 is full, Dixs Field is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Princesshay 3
Within a 500-metre walk there are 5 shops, 8 places to eat or drink and 9 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Southernhay United Reformed Church (place of worship), about 58 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 208 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 11 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 208 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 Princesshay 3 have?
Princesshay 3 in Exeter has 138 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Princesshay 3?
Princesshay 3 is a paid car park.
When is Princesshay 3 busiest?
Princesshay 3 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 131 of 138 spaces in use.
When is Princesshay 3 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Princesshay 3 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 92 of 138 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Princesshay 3?
Princesshay 3 is a town centre car park with underground parking, operated by Exeter City Council.