Richmond Gardens Multistorey Parking, Bournemouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH1 1EN
- Capacity
- ~522 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 | 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 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Richmond Gardens Multistorey
Richmond Gardens Multistorey sits in Bournemouth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 522 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. BCP Council operates this car park.
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. 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.
Busyness in detail
Richmond Gardens Multistorey is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 522 spaces, that is roughly 496 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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. Richmond Hill Surface Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Richmond Gardens Multistorey have?
Richmond Gardens Multistorey in Bournemouth has approximately 522 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Richmond Gardens Multistorey?
Richmond Gardens Multistorey is a paid car park.
When is Richmond Gardens Multistorey busiest?
Richmond Gardens Multistorey tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Richmond Gardens Multistorey quietest?
The quietest period for Richmond Gardens Multistorey is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Richmond Gardens Multistorey?
Richmond Gardens Multistorey is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by BCP Council.