Central Car Park Parking, Bournemouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 |
About Central Car Park
Located in the heart of Bournemouth, Central Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At approximately 315 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
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.
Parking in Bournemouth
Bournemouth has a good range of parking with 29 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Central Car Park is full, Glen Fern Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. 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.