Civic Centre Parking, Plymouth — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Civic Centre Car Park have?"

"Civic Centre Car Park in Plymouth has approximately 106 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Civic Centre Car Park?"

"Civic Centre Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Civic Centre Car Park busiest?"

"Civic Centre Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Civic Centre Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Civic Centre Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Civic Centre Car Park?"

"Civic Centre Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Plymouth City Council."

106 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: PL1 2TG
Capacity: ~106 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Plymouth City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Civic Centre Car Park, Plymouth.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Civic Centre Car Park

Located in the heart of Plymouth, Civic Centre Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With approximately 106 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Plymouth City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Civic Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 106 spaces, that is roughly 95 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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. If Civic Centre Car Park is full, Theatre Royal Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Civic Centre Car Park have?

Civic Centre Car Park in Plymouth has approximately 106 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Civic Centre Car Park?

Civic Centre Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Civic Centre Car Park busiest?

Civic Centre Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Civic Centre Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Civic Centre Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Civic Centre Car Park?

Civic Centre Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Plymouth City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Theatre Royal Car Park 73m away Guildhall Car Park 217m away Mayflower West Car Park 363m away Coach Station Drop-off Car Park 364m away Mayflower Street East Car Park 414m away

More car parks in Plymouth

Armada Centre ~496 spaces Barbican ~330 spaces Boringdon Road Car Park ~22 spaces Drake Circus Francis Street Car Park ~22 spaces Napier Terrace ~209 spaces Regent Street Car Park ~268 spaces Stonehouse Creek Car Park ~272 spaces

See all 15 car parks in Plymouth →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0