Avenue Road Car Park Parking, Bournemouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Avenue Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 567 of ~597 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Avenue Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 400 of ~597 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH2 5SL
- Capacity
- ~597 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Avenue Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 00:00-24:00
Nearby landmarks: Bournemouth Library (73m), Central Gardens (79m), The Triangle (87m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Avenue Road Car Park
Located in the heart of Bournemouth, Avenue Road Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a major parking facility with approximately 597 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Avenue Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 597 spaces, that is roughly 567 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 30 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 Bournemouth
Bournemouth has a good range of parking with 29 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is West Hill Short Stay, about 250m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Avenue Road Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 9 shops, 10 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Bournemouth Library (library), about 73 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 227 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 268 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 Avenue Road Car Park have?
Avenue Road Car Park in Bournemouth has approximately 597 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Avenue Road Car Park?
Avenue Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Avenue Road Car Park busiest?
Avenue Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 567 of ~597 spaces in use.
When is Avenue Road Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Avenue Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 400 of ~597 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Avenue Road Car Park?
Avenue Road Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.