Francis Street Car Park Parking, Plymouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PL1 5EY
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
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 Francis Street Car Park
Located in Plymouth, Francis Street Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. At roughly 22 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Francis Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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. Mayflower West Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 600m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Francis Street Car Park have?
Francis Street Car Park in Plymouth has approximately 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Francis Street Car Park busiest?
Francis Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Francis Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Francis Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Francis Street Car Park?
Francis Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking.