SEC Car Park 8 Parking, Glasgow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
SEC Car Park 8 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 193 of ~338 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at SEC Car Park 8 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 257 of ~338 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G3 8QQ
- Capacity
- ~338 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Stobcross Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: Clydeside Distillery (146m), River Clyde (167m), Network Rail Depot Finnieston (225m)
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 8
SEC Car Park 8 provides parking in Glasgow, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 338 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. 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
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
SEC Car Park 8 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 338 spaces, that is roughly 186 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 152 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
With 28 car parks in Glasgow, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find SEC Car Park 8 full, SEC Car Park 6 (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near SEC Car Park 8
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Clydeside Distillery, about 146 metres away. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 101 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 8 have?
SEC Car Park 8 in Glasgow has approximately 338 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at SEC Car Park 8?
SEC Car Park 8 is a paid car park.
When is SEC Car Park 8 busiest?
SEC Car Park 8 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 193 of ~338 spaces in use.
When is SEC Car Park 8 quietest?
The best time to find a space at SEC Car Park 8 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 257 of ~338 spaces free.
What kind of car park is SEC Car Park 8?
SEC Car Park 8 is a car park with surface parking.