Glen Fern Car Park Parking, Bournemouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH1 2JU
- Capacity
- ~88 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- BCP Council
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 Glen Fern Car Park
Glen Fern Car Park sits in Bournemouth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 88 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. 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 BCP Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 88 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Glen Fern Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 88 spaces, that is roughly 79 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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
There are 29 car parks across Bournemouth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Glen Fern Car Park full, Glenfern Multi Storey (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Glen Fern Car Park have?
Glen Fern Car Park in Bournemouth has approximately 88 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Glen Fern Car Park?
Glen Fern Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Glen Fern Car Park busiest?
Glen Fern Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Glen Fern Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Glen Fern Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Glen Fern Car Park?
Glen Fern Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by BCP Council.