Armada Centre Parking, Plymouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PL1 1LE
- Capacity
- ~496 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Sainsbury's
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 | 24 | 43 | 58 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 48 | 53 | 48 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 58 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 48 | 53 | 48 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 58 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 48 | 53 | 48 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 58 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 48 | 53 | 48 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 62 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 53 | 53 | 62 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 14 | 34 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 58 | 62 | 58 | 48 | 34 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Armada Centre
Armada Centre serves supermarket customers in Plymouth, with parking usually free while you shop but often time-limited. With around 496 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. Sainsbury’s operates this car park.
When to Visit
Supermarket car parks are busiest on Saturdays, when the weekly shop brings everyone out at once. Late mornings around 11am tend to be the peak. For a calmer experience, try early mornings before 9am or weekday evenings when the store is quieter. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Armada Centre is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 496 spaces, that is roughly 422 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 74 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 Plymouth
Plymouth has a good range of parking with 15 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Armada Centre full, Coach Station Drop-off Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Armada Centre have?
Armada Centre in Plymouth has approximately 496 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Armada Centre?
Armada Centre is a paid car park.
When is Armada Centre busiest?
Armada Centre tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-3pm.
When is Armada Centre quietest?
The quietest period for Armada Centre is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Armada Centre?
Armada Centre is a supermarket car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Sainsbury's.