Historic Dockyard Parking Parking, Portsmouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PO1 3GG
- Capacity
- ~450 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Underground
- 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 Historic Dockyard Parking
Historic Dockyard Parking provides parking in Portsmouth, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. This is a major parking facility with approximately 450 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As an underground facility, it offers sheltered parking beneath street level. Parking here is paid.
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. 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
Historic Dockyard Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 450 spaces, that is roughly 270 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 180 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 Portsmouth
With 20 car parks in Portsmouth, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Historic Dockyard Parking is full, The Harbour is around 300m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Historic Dockyard Parking have?
Historic Dockyard Parking in Portsmouth has approximately 450 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Historic Dockyard Parking?
Historic Dockyard Parking is a paid car park.
When is Historic Dockyard Parking busiest?
Historic Dockyard Parking tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Historic Dockyard Parking quietest?
The quietest period for Historic Dockyard Parking is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Historic Dockyard Parking?
Historic Dockyard Parking is a car park with underground parking.