Thimblerow Car Park Parking, Perth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PH1 5QS
- Capacity
- ~207 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Perth & Kinross 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 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Thimblerow Car Park
Thimblerow Car Park is a surface car park in Perth town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 207 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Perth & Kinross Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Thimblerow Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 207 spaces, that is roughly 186 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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. West Mill Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Thimblerow Car Park have?
Thimblerow Car Park in Perth has approximately 207 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Thimblerow Car Park?
Thimblerow Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Thimblerow Car Park busiest?
Thimblerow Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Thimblerow Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Thimblerow Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Thimblerow Car Park?
Thimblerow Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Perth & Kinross Council.