Sideshore Parking, Exmouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sideshore is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 22 of 37 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sideshore is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 28 of 37 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX8 2GD
- Capacity
- 37 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- East Devon District Council
- Blue badge bays
- 3
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Queen's Drive
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Sideshore (12m), Queens Drive Community Fitness Ground (88m), Madeira Bowling Club (153m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sideshore
Sideshore provides parking in Exmouth, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. The car park has approximately 37 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. East Devon District 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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Sideshore is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 37 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Exmouth
Exmouth has 10 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Sideshore is busy. The nearest alternative is Queens Drive Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Sideshore
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Sideshore, about 12 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 81 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 Sideshore have?
Sideshore in Exmouth has 37 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sideshore?
Sideshore is a paid car park.
When is Sideshore busiest?
Sideshore is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 22 of 37 spaces in use.
When is Sideshore quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sideshore is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 28 of 37 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sideshore?
Sideshore is a car park with surface parking, operated by East Devon District Council.