Marlands Parking, Southampton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SO15 1QH
- Capacity
- ~810 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Marlands
Located in the heart of Southampton, Marlands provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At approximately 810 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Marlands is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 810 spaces, that is roughly 729 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 81 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 Southampton
Southampton offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Portland Terrace is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Marlands have?
Marlands in Southampton has approximately 810 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Marlands?
Marlands is a paid car park.
When is Marlands busiest?
Marlands tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Marlands quietest?
The quietest period for Marlands is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Marlands?
Marlands is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.