Drake Circus Parking, Plymouth — Best Time to Park

Q: "Is parking free at Drake Circus?"

"Drake Circus is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Drake Circus busiest?"

"Drake Circus is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full."

Q: "When is Drake Circus quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Drake Circus is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full."

Q: "What kind of car park is Drake Circus?"

"Drake Circus is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

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

Drake Circus is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full. The best time to find a space at Drake Circus is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full.

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Key facts

Postcode: PL1 1EA
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Drake Circus, 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 Drake Circus

Drake Circus is a multi-storey car park in Plymouth town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show.

Busyness in detail

Drake Circus is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. 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. If Drake Circus is full, Regent Street Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking free at Drake Circus?

Drake Circus is a paid car park.

When is Drake Circus busiest?

Drake Circus is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full.

When is Drake Circus quietest?

The best time to find a space at Drake Circus is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full.

What kind of car park is Drake Circus?

Drake Circus is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Regent Street Car Park 178m away Mayflower Street East Car Park 208m away Guildhall Car Park 341m away Armada Centre 381m away Coach Station Drop-off Car Park 426m away

More car parks in Plymouth

Barbican ~330 spaces Boringdon Road Car Park ~22 spaces Civic Centre Car Park ~106 spaces Francis Street Car Park ~22 spaces Mayflower West Car Park ~94 spaces Napier Terrace ~209 spaces Stonehouse Creek Car Park ~272 spaces Theatre Royal Car Park ~275 spaces

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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