Branksome Chine Parking, Bournemouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Branksome Chine is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 62 of 108 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Branksome Chine is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 82 of 108 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH13 6LP
- Capacity
- 108 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 3
- Nearest road
- Pinecliff Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Rockwater Branksome Shacks (70m), Branksome Chine Beach (75m), Pinecliff Gardens (390m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Branksome Chine
Branksome Chine is a surface car park in Bournemouth, available for general parking. There are around 108 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Branksome Chine is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 108 spaces, that is roughly 59 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 49 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
There are 29 car parks across Bournemouth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Branksome Chine is full, Beach Road Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Branksome Chine
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Rockwater Branksome Shacks (café), about 70 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 317 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 Branksome Chine have?
Branksome Chine in Bournemouth has 108 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Branksome Chine?
Branksome Chine is a paid car park.
When is Branksome Chine busiest?
Branksome Chine is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 62 of 108 spaces in use.
When is Branksome Chine quietest?
The best time to find a space at Branksome Chine is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 82 of 108 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Branksome Chine?
Branksome Chine is a car park with surface parking.