Armada Centre Parking, Plymouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Armada Centre is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 427 of ~496 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Armada Centre is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 40% full — roughly 298 of ~496 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PL1 1LE
- Capacity
- ~496 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Sainsbury's
- Nearest road
- Armada Way
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Prices: 1 hour, £1;2 hours £1.50
Nearby landmarks: Armada Shopping Centre (19m), Plymouth Fancy Dress (27m), Sainsbury's (44m)
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.
What’s near Armada Centre
Within a 500-metre walk there are 17 shops, 11 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Armada Shopping Centre, about 19 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 219 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 136 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 8.0 metres, which is around 2 decks.
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 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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 427 of ~496 spaces in use.
When is Armada Centre quietest?
The best time to find a space at Armada Centre is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 40% full — roughly 298 of ~496 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Armada Centre?
Armada Centre is a supermarket car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Sainsbury's.