Central Car Park Parking, Bournemouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH1 2LH
- Capacity
- ~315 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Central Car Park
As a town centre car park in Bournemouth, Central Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At approximately 315 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Central Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 315 spaces, that is roughly 284 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 31 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
With 29 car parks in Bournemouth, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Glen Fern Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Central Car Park have?
Central Car Park in Bournemouth has approximately 315 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Central Car Park?
Central Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Central Car Park busiest?
Central Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Central Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Central Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Central Car Park?
Central Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.