Rope Walks Parking, Bridport — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Rope Walks Car Park have?"

"Rope Walks Car Park in Bridport has approximately 154 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Rope Walks Car Park?"

"Rope Walks Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Rope Walks Car Park busiest?"

"Rope Walks Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Rope Walks Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Rope Walks Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Rope Walks Car Park?"

"Rope Walks Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council."

154 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

Key facts

Postcode: DT6 3RH
Capacity: ~154 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dorset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Rope Walks Car Park, Bridport.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Rope Walks Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Bridport’s main streets, Rope Walks Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 154 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. Dorset Council operates this car park.

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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Rope Walks Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 154 spaces, that is roughly 139 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

Bridport has a good range of parking with 12 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Rope Walks Car Park is full, Wykes Court Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Rope Walks Car Park have?

Rope Walks Car Park in Bridport has approximately 154 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Rope Walks Car Park?

Rope Walks Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Rope Walks Car Park busiest?

Rope Walks Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Rope Walks Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Rope Walks Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Rope Walks Car Park?

Rope Walks Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Wykes Court Car Park 265m away South Street Car Park 289m away East Street Long Stay Car Park 382m away East Street Short Stay Car Park 406m away

More car parks in Bridport

Bridport Arms Short Stay Car Park ~44 spaces East Beach Car Park ~150 spaces Esplanade Car Park ~40 spaces Eype Car Park ~69 spaces Station Yard Car Park ~100 spaces The Mound Short Stay Car Park ~24 spaces West Bay Road Car Park ~438 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Bridport →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0