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Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

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About Central Car Park

Central Car Park is a surface car park in Bournemouth town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 315 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid.

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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Parking in Bournemouth

With 29 car parks in Bournemouth, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Glen Fern Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

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