The Esplanade Car Park Parking, Portsmouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PO5 3AD
- Capacity
- ~430 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- 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 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Esplanade Car Park
The Esplanade Car Park offers general parking in Portsmouth for visitors and locals. With around 430 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. 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
The Esplanade Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 430 spaces, that is roughly 236 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 194 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
There are 20 car parks across Portsmouth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Southsea Common Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Esplanade Car Park have?
The Esplanade Car Park in Portsmouth has approximately 430 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at The Esplanade Car Park?
The Esplanade Car Park is a paid car park.
When is The Esplanade Car Park busiest?
The Esplanade Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is The Esplanade Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for The Esplanade Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is The Esplanade Car Park?
The Esplanade Car Park is a car park with surface parking.