Church Lane Car Park Parking, Blandford Forum
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DT11 7AR
- Capacity
- ~32 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Church Lane Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Blandford Forum’s main streets, Church Lane Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. The car park has approximately 32 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 32 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Church Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 32 spaces, that is roughly 27 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Blandford Forum
With 6 car parks in Blandford Forum, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Marsh & Ham Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 250m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Church Lane Car Park have?
Church Lane Car Park in Blandford Forum has approximately 32 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Church Lane Car Park busiest?
Church Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Church Lane Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Church Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Church Lane Car Park?
Church Lane Car Park is a town centre car park.