East Street Short Stay Car Park Parking, Bridport
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
East Street Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 134 of ~147 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at East Street Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 101 of ~147 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DT6 3QD
- Capacity
- ~147 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- West Dorset District 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 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About East Street Short Stay Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Bridport’s main streets, East Street Short Stay Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 147 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by West Dorset District Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 147 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
East Street Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 147 spaces, that is roughly 132 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Bridport
There are 12 car parks across Bridport, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find East Street Short Stay Car Park full, East Street Long Stay Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does East Street Short Stay Car Park have?
East Street Short Stay Car Park in Bridport has approximately 147 parking spaces.
Is parking free at East Street Short Stay Car Park?
East Street Short Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is East Street Short Stay Car Park busiest?
East Street Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 134 of ~147 spaces in use.
When is East Street Short Stay Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at East Street Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 101 of ~147 spaces free.
What kind of car park is East Street Short Stay Car Park?
East Street Short Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by West Dorset District Council.