Short Stay Car Park, Torquay Parking, Torquay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Short Stay Car Park, Torquay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 25 of ~43 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park, Torquay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 32 of ~43 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ2 5NL
- Capacity
- ~43 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Lower Union Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Church of the Assumption (105m), Food Plus (133m), Union Square Shopping Centre (145m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Short Stay Car Park, Torquay
Located in Torquay, Short Stay Car Park, Torquay is a surface car park open to the public. It provides roughly 43 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
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 43 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Short Stay Car Park, Torquay is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 43 spaces, that is roughly 26 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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. Should you find Short Stay Car Park, Torquay full, Castle Circus Healthcare Centre Parking (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Short Stay Car Park, Torquay
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Church of the Assumption (place of worship), about 105 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 173 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 269 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Torquay have?
Short Stay Car Park, Torquay in Torquay has approximately 43 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Short Stay Car Park, Torquay busiest?
Short Stay Car Park, Torquay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 25 of ~43 spaces in use.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Torquay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park, Torquay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 32 of ~43 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Torquay?
Short Stay Car Park, Torquay is a car park with surface parking.