Whitestrand Car Park Parking, Salcombe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ8 8BT
- Capacity
- ~27 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- South Hams Distric Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 13 | 26 | 47 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 51 | 38 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 26 | 51 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 77 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Whitestrand Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Salcombe’s main streets, Whitestrand Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With space for around 27 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. It is operated by South Hams Distric Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Whitestrand Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Salcombe
Salcombe has 3 car parks in total, so Whitestrand Car Park is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Whitestrand Car Park have?
Whitestrand Car Park in Salcombe has approximately 27 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Whitestrand Car Park?
Whitestrand Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Whitestrand Car Park busiest?
Whitestrand Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Whitestrand Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Whitestrand Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Whitestrand Car Park?
Whitestrand Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by South Hams Distric Council.