Back Wynd Parking, Perth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Back Wynd is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 14 of 23 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Back Wynd is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 17 of 23 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PH2 7DX
- Capacity
- 23 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Perth & Kinross Council
- Nearest road
- Gowrie Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Nearby landmarks: Co-op Food (174m), The Stanners (211m), Royal George Hotel (309m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Back Wynd
Back Wynd is a surface car park in Perth, available for general parking. With space for around 23 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Perth & Kinross 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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Back Wynd is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 23 spaces, that is roughly 14 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Perth
Perth has a good range of parking with 27 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Back Wynd full, Blackfriars Car Park (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Back Wynd
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Co-op Food (supermarket), about 174 metres away. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 224 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 Back Wynd have?
Back Wynd in Perth has 23 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Back Wynd?
Back Wynd is a paid car park.
When is Back Wynd busiest?
Back Wynd is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 14 of 23 spaces in use.
When is Back Wynd quietest?
The best time to find a space at Back Wynd is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 17 of 23 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Back Wynd?
Back Wynd is a car park with surface parking, operated by Perth & Kinross Council.