Barbican Parking, Plymouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Barbican is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 195 of ~330 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Barbican is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 248 of ~330 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PL4 0LY
- Capacity
- ~330 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
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 Barbican
Barbican is a multi-storey car park in Plymouth, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 330 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Barbican is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 330 spaces, that is roughly 198 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 132 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
With 15 car parks in Plymouth, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Barbican have?
Barbican in Plymouth has approximately 330 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Barbican?
Barbican is a paid car park.
When is Barbican busiest?
Barbican is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 195 of ~330 spaces in use.
When is Barbican quietest?
The best time to find a space at Barbican is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 248 of ~330 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Barbican?
Barbican is a car park with multi-storey parking.