Sainsbury's Shirley Parking, Southampton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Sainsbury’s Shirley
Sainsbury’s Shirley provides parking in Southampton, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 230 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
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. With 230 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Parking in Southampton
Southampton has an extensive choice of parking with over 33 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Iceland Shirley is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sainsbury's Shirley have?
Sainsbury's Shirley in Southampton has approximately 230 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sainsbury's Shirley?
Parking at Sainsbury's Shirley is free of charge.
When is Sainsbury's Shirley busiest?
Sainsbury's Shirley tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Sainsbury's Shirley quietest?
The quietest period for Sainsbury's Shirley is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sainsbury's Shirley?
Sainsbury's Shirley is a car park with surface parking.