Parking Near Drake Circus, Plymouth
Where Can I Find Drake Circus Parking?
The centre car park is at 1 Charles Street, with more than 400 spaces and six electric-car charging points. Opening is 7am to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 11pm on Sunday.
- Address
- 1 Charles Street, Plymouth, PL1 1EA
- Closest listed space
- Secure Underground Parking at Charles Cross, Plymouth, 139 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Plymouth Friary railway station, 0.3 mi (8 min walk)
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Drake Circus in Plymouth with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
Drake Circus Centre Car Park on Charles Street
The centre’s car park is at 1 Charles Street and provides more than 400 spaces, with six electric-car charging points (drakecircus.com). The wider Drake Circus parking provision includes 1,270 spaces across levels 1, 2 and 3 (drakecircus.com). Drivers enter from Charles Street, putting the shopping centre and The Barcode close to the parking areas.
Monday to Saturday opening is 7am to 11pm, while Sunday opening is 8am to 11pm (visitplymouth.co.uk). The tariff is £4 for up to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 3 hours, £6 for 3 to 4 hours, £7 for 4 to 6 hours and £18 for 6 to 24 hours (drakecircus.com). Motorbikes pay £4 all day, and an evening rate of £4 applies for arrivals after 17:00 leaving before closing (drakecircus.com).
There are 52 designated disabled bays: 20 on level 1 and 19 on level 2, with the level 2 total split between 9 inner and 10 outer bays (drakecircus.com).
Parksy Spaces Close to Drake Circus
Parksy lists a secure underground space at Charles Cross, 139 yards away, priced at £1.70 an hour. A driveway space in The Plymouth Nuffield Hospital area is 0.2 miles away and costs £4 a day. White Friars Lane has a nearby space at 0.2 miles for £1.19 an hour.
A Sainsbury’s Armada Centre space is also 0.2 miles away, with a listed price of £11 an hour. The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth option is 0.3 miles away and costs £4.38 an hour.
The Charles Cross and White Friars Lane spaces beat the centre for stays where an hourly rate matters, while the Nuffield Hospital space undercuts the centre’s tariff for a day-long visit. The 24/7 listing suits drivers needing access beyond the centre’s published opening hours.
Barcode and Other Named Parking Near Drake Circus
The Barcode has its own car park at 11 Bretonside, close to the shopping and entertainment area (premiumcarparks.co.uk). Premium Car Parks lists CCTV, electric-vehicle charging points and wheelchair access at the facility (premiumcarparks.co.uk). The Barcode tariff is £4 for up to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 3 hours, £6 for 3 to 4 hours, £7 for 4 to 6 hours and £18 for 6 to 24 hours (drakecircus.com).
Motorbikes can park at The Barcode for £4 all day (drakecircus.com). An evening rate of £4 is available for customers arriving after 17:00 and leaving before the car park closes (drakecircus.com). The named facilities give drivers a choice between parking directly by the shopping centre and using the adjoining Bretonside entertainment area.
Charles Cross, The Plymouth Nuffield Hospital, White Friars Lane, Sainsbury’s Armada Centre and Copthorne Hotel Plymouth are also represented by nearby Parksy spaces.
Busy Shopping Times and Parking Rules at Drake Circus
Saturday trading days can be particularly demanding because the centre’s car park opens from 7am and remains available until 11pm, while Sunday opening starts at 8am and also ends at 11pm (visitplymouth.co.uk). Shopping visits extending beyond 6 hours move into the £18 6-to-24-hour tariff (drakecircus.com).
The centre publishes a distinct evening condition: customers must arrive after 17:00 and leave before the car park closes to use the £4 evening rate (drakecircus.com). Motorbike parking is charged at £4 all day (drakecircus.com), so the vehicle type affects the applicable tariff.
Accessible parking is provided through 52 designated disabled bays, including bays on levels 1 and 2 (drakecircus.com). The published car park information also identifies six electric-car charging points within the wider provision (drakecircus.com). These rules and facilities matter most during busy shopping periods, when the lower-duration tariff bands can be used for shorter visits.
Walking From Plymouth Stations to Drake Circus
Plymouth Friary railway station is the nearest station, at 0.3 miles from the centre and an 8-minute walk. Its position makes rail travel practical for visitors who want to avoid city-centre parking during shopping trips.
Plymouth railway station is also close, at approximately a 9-minute walk. Both stations provide a straightforward walking connection to the centre, with the Friary station offering the shorter published walking time.
Drake Circus is at 1 Charles Street, Plymouth, PL1 1EA. Visitors arriving by train can make the final journey on foot rather than combining rail travel with a separate city-centre parking search.
Sources
- National Rail Enquiries guidance
- UK Government parking rules
- Hume Street car park, Crows Nest
- Car Parking at Drake Circus Shopping & The Barcode in ...
- Parking | Drake Circus Shopping in Plymouth
- Accessible Parking - Plymouth
- The Barcode Car Park | Drake Circus Shopping in Plymouth
- Drake Circus
- The Barcode Plymouth - Plymouth City Centre Parking
* 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 Find Drake Circus Parking?
The centre car park is at 1 Charles Street, with more than 400 spaces and six electric-car charging points. Opening is 7am to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 11pm on Sunday.
How Much Does Parking at Drake Circus Cost?
The tariff is £4 for up to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 3 hours, £6 for 3 to 4 hours, £7 for 4 to 6 hours and £18 for 6 to 24 hours. An evening rate of £4 applies for arrivals after 17:00 leaving before closing. Motorbikes pay £4 all day.
What Time Does the Drake Circus Car Park Open?
The car park opens at 7am and closes at 11pm from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday, opening starts at 8am and ends at 11pm. The £4 evening rate requires customers to arrive after 17:00 and leave before the car park closes.
Are There Disabled Bays and Electric Charging Points?
There are 52 designated disabled bays, including 20 on level 1 and 19 on level 2. The level 2 total is split between 9 inner and 10 outer bays. The wider parking provision also identifies six electric-car charging points.
What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are Available?
Parksy lists Charles Cross, 139 yards away, at £1.70 an hour, and a Plymouth Nuffield Hospital driveway 0.2 miles away at £4 a day. White Friars Lane is 0.2 miles away at £1.19 an hour. The Barcode also has a car park at 11 Bretonside.
Can I Walk From Plymouth Railway Stations?
Plymouth Friary railway station is 0.3 miles from the centre and an 8-minute walk. Plymouth railway station is also close, at approximately a 9-minute walk. Both provide a straightforward walking connection, with Friary offering the shorter published walking time.
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