Parking Near Armada Shopping Centre, Plymouth
Where Can I Park for Armada Shopping Centre?
The centre uses the Sainsbury’s car park on Western Approach, with 426 spaces on levels 1 and 2. Parking costs £1 for 1 hour or £1.50 for 2 hours, which is the published longest stay. For longer visits, nearby alternatives include White Friars Lane at £1.19 an hour, or Plymouth Nuffield Hospital at £4 a day.
- Address
- Unit E Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QL
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Sainsbury's Armada Centre, Plymouth, 77 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Plymouth railway station, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
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Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Tom Fisk
Armada Shopping Centre’s Sainsbury’s Car Park
The centre’s parking is operated through the Sainsbury’s car park, with spaces on levels 1 and 2 (armadacentre.co.uk). The facility has 426 car-parking spaces (armadacentre.co.uk), making it the most direct choice for shoppers who want to leave the car beside the retail complex.
The published tariff is £1 for 1 hour or £1.50 for 2 hours, with 2 hours listed as the longest stay (armadacentre.co.uk). The car park entrance is on Western Approach (armadacentre.co.uk), so drivers should approach from that side rather than relying on the Mayflower Street address alone. These short-stay charges suit a quick shop, but a longer visit needs a different arrangement.
Parksy Spaces Around Armada Shopping Centre
Parksy lists a Sainsbury’s Armada Centre space 77 yd away at £11 an hour, plus a Copthorne Hotel Plymouth space 114 yd away at £4.38 an hour. A secure 24/7 garage space 213 yd away costs £2.10 an hour. These options provide nearby alternatives when the centre’s 2-hour maximum does not fit the visit.
For day parking, the Plymouth Nuffield Hospital listing is 312 yd away at £4 a day. White Friars Lane is also 312 yd away at £1.19 an hour, while secure underground parking at Charles Cross is 0.4 mi away at £1.70 an hour. The priced Parksy spaces can beat the centre car park for longer stays, particularly where a full-day rate is more useful than the centre’s short-stay tariff.
Busy Shopping Times and Parking Rules at ASC
The centre’s own car park has a published longest stay of 2 hours, so the stated rule is important for shoppers planning a meal, appointment or extended retail visit (armadacentre.co.uk).
Weekend shopping, promotions and nearby activity can make the short centre limit inconvenient, especially when a visit is expected to run beyond 2 hours. A longer-stay Parksy booking avoids relying on the centre’s published maximum.
Other Named Car Parks Near the Centre
Charles Cross is the named nearby alternative represented by Parksy, with secure underground parking 0.4 mi from the centre at £1.70 an hour. The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth also appears as a named parking location, 114 yd away at £4.38 an hour.
White Friars Lane provides another named option at 312 yd and £1.19 an hour, while the Plymouth Nuffield Hospital listing is 312 yd away at £4 a day. These locations cover underground, hotel, lane and hospital-associated parking types, giving drivers a choice beyond the Sainsbury’s facility when the 2-hour centre limit is unsuitable.
Walking From Plymouth Railway Station to Armada Shopping Centre
Plymouth railway station is the nearest station, at 0.3 mi from the centre and a 6-minute walk. Rail travellers can therefore reach the shopping centre without needing a second parking journey through central Plymouth.
Plymouth Friary railway station is another rail option, approximately a 12-minute walk away. The centre’s address is Unit E Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QL, while the car park entrance is on Western Approach (armadacentre.co.uk). Drivers meeting rail passengers should use the station walking distance and the separate Western Approach entrance information for their respective destinations.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Armada Shopping Centre?
The centre uses the Sainsbury’s car park on Western Approach, with 426 spaces on levels 1 and 2. Parking costs £1 for 1 hour or £1.50 for 2 hours, which is the published longest stay. For longer visits, nearby alternatives include White Friars Lane at £1.19 an hour, or Plymouth Nuffield Hospital at £4 a day.
What Are the Parking Charges and Maximum Stay?
The Sainsbury’s car park tariff is £1 for 1 hour or £1.50 for 2 hours. Two hours is the published longest stay, so this short-stay option may not suit a meal, appointment or extended shopping visit. A longer-stay Parksy booking can avoid relying on the centre’s published maximum.
Where Is the Car Park Entrance?
The car park entrance is on Western Approach. The centre’s address is Unit E Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QL, but drivers should approach from Western Approach for the car park rather than relying on the Mayflower Street address alone.
What Nearby Parking Is Available for a Longer Stay?
Nearby priced alternatives include White Friars Lane, 312 yd away at £1.19 an hour, and Plymouth Nuffield Hospital, 312 yd away at £4 a day. Charles Cross offers secure underground parking 0.4 mi away at £1.70 an hour, while a secure 24/7 garage space 213 yd away costs £2.10 an hour.
Which Named Car Parks Are Closest?
The Sainsbury’s Armada Centre space is 77 yd away at £11 an hour. Copthorne Hotel Plymouth is 114 yd away at £4.38 an hour, and a secure 24/7 garage space is 213 yd away at £2.10 an hour. These provide nearby alternatives when the 2-hour maximum is unsuitable.
How Far Is the Shopping Centre From Plymouth Railway Station?
Plymouth railway station is the nearest station, 0.3 mi from the centre and a 6-minute walk. Plymouth Friary railway station is another option, approximately a 12-minute walk away. Rail travellers can therefore reach the shopping centre without needing a second parking journey through central Plymouth.
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