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

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About Clarence Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Portsmouth’s main streets, Clarence Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. There are around 175 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Portsmouth City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Parking in Portsmouth

Portsmouth has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Market Way Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

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