88 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Glen Fern Car Park, Bournemouth.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
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Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Glen Fern Car Park

Glen Fern Car Park sits in Bournemouth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It provides roughly 88 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Parking in Bournemouth

Bournemouth has a good range of parking with 29 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Glenfern Multi Storey, just a short walk from here. 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.

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