Preston Gardens Public Car Park Parking, Paignton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ3 2EY
- Capacity
- ~48 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Torbay Council
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 Preston Gardens Public Car Park
Preston Gardens Public Car Park offers general parking in Paignton for visitors and locals. It provides roughly 48 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Torbay Council.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 48 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Preston Gardens Public Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 48 spaces, that is roughly 29 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 19 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 Paignton
With 22 car parks in Paignton, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Preston Gardens Public Car Park full, Tesco Parking (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Preston Gardens Public Car Park have?
Preston Gardens Public Car Park in Paignton has approximately 48 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Preston Gardens Public Car Park?
Preston Gardens Public Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Preston Gardens Public Car Park busiest?
Preston Gardens Public Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Preston Gardens Public Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Preston Gardens Public Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Preston Gardens Public Car Park?
Preston Gardens Public Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Torbay Council.