Old Engine House Parking Parking, Torquay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Old Engine House Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 26 of ~48 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Old Engine House Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 37 of ~48 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ2 7AD
- Capacity
- ~48 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
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 Old Engine House Parking
Old Engine House Parking is a car park in Torquay, available for general parking. It provides roughly 48 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Old Engine House Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 48 spaces, that is roughly 26 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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
There are 20 car parks across Torquay, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Cavanna Group Parking is the nearest alternative at around 400m, 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 Old Engine House Parking have?
Old Engine House Parking in Torquay has approximately 48 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Old Engine House Parking busiest?
Old Engine House Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 26 of ~48 spaces in use.
When is Old Engine House Parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Old Engine House Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 37 of ~48 spaces free.