Yarn Barton Car Park Parking, Beaminster
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DT8 3EF
- Capacity
- ~116 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Dorset Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Yarn Barton Car Park
Yarn Barton Car Park sits in Beaminster town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With approximately 116 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. Dorset Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 116 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Yarn Barton Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 116 spaces, that is roughly 93 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 23 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 Beaminster
With only 1 car parks in Beaminster, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Yarn Barton Car Park have?
Yarn Barton Car Park in Beaminster has approximately 116 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Yarn Barton Car Park?
Yarn Barton Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Yarn Barton Car Park busiest?
Yarn Barton Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Yarn Barton Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Yarn Barton Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Yarn Barton Car Park?
Yarn Barton Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council.