Harbour Parking, Torquay — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Harbour Car Park have?"

"Harbour Car Park in Torquay has approximately 353 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Harbour Car Park?"

"Harbour Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Harbour Car Park busiest?"

"Harbour Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Harbour Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Harbour Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Harbour Car Park?"

"Harbour Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Torbay Council."

353 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: TQ1 1DT
Capacity: ~353 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Torbay Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Harbour Car Park, Torquay.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Harbour Car Park

Harbour Car Park sits in Torquay town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. This is a major parking facility with approximately 353 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Torbay Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. 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

Harbour Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 353 spaces, that is roughly 318 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 35 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 Torquay

With 20 car parks in Torquay, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Meadfort Road Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, 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 Harbour Car Park have?

Harbour Car Park in Torquay has approximately 353 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Harbour Car Park?

Harbour Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Harbour Car Park busiest?

Harbour Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Harbour Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Harbour Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Harbour Car Park?

Harbour Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Torbay Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Meadfort Road Car Park 193m away Beacon Quay Car Park 506m away Short Stay 790m away

More car parks in Torquay

Anstey's Cove Car Park ~74 spaces Castle Circus Healthcare Centre Parking ~34 spaces Cavanna Group Parking ~46 spaces Devon Dumpling Parking ~41 spaces Halfords Parking ~57 spaces Kents Cavern Parking ~53 spaces Meadfoot Car Park ~50 spaces Old Engine House Parking ~48 spaces

See all 20 car parks in Torquay →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0