Cotlands Road Car Park Parking, Bournemouth

About Cotlands Road Car Park

Located in Bournemouth, Cotlands Road Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. At approximately 334 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council operates this 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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Cotlands Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 334 spaces, that is roughly 184 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 150 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

Bournemouth has a good range of parking with 29 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Cotlands Road Car Park is full, Madeira Car Park is around 500m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.