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

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About Cotlands Road Car Park

Cotlands Road Car Park offers general parking in Bournemouth for visitors and locals. At approximately 334 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. 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.

Parking in Bournemouth

Bournemouth has a good range of parking with 29 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Madeira Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Nearby Car Parks