SEC Car Park 1 Parking, Glasgow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
SEC Car Park 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 93 of 163 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at SEC Car Park 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 124 of 163 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G3 8GS
- Capacity
- 163 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 8
- Nearest road
- Congress Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: Finnieston Crane (104m), OVO Hydro (134m), Campanile Hotel (163m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About SEC Car Park 1
SEC Car Park 1 offers general parking in Glasgow for visitors and locals. With approximately 163 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
SEC Car Park 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 163 spaces, that is roughly 90 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 73 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 Glasgow
Glasgow has a good range of parking with 28 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If SEC Car Park 1 is full, SEC & Hydro Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near SEC Car Park 1
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Finnieston Crane (attraction), about 104 metres away. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 229 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 SEC Car Park 1 have?
SEC Car Park 1 in Glasgow has 163 parking spaces.
Is parking free at SEC Car Park 1?
SEC Car Park 1 is a paid car park.
When is SEC Car Park 1 busiest?
SEC Car Park 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 93 of 163 spaces in use.
When is SEC Car Park 1 quietest?
The best time to find a space at SEC Car Park 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 124 of 163 spaces free.
What kind of car park is SEC Car Park 1?
SEC Car Park 1 is a car park with surface parking.