South Street Parking, Bridport — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does South Street Car Park have?"

"South Street Car Park in Bridport has approximately 110 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at South Street Car Park?"

"South Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is South Street Car Park busiest?"

"South Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is South Street Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is South Street Car Park?"

"South Street Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by West Dorset District Council."

110 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 3RT
Capacity: ~110 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid
Operator: West Dorset District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for South Street 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 South Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Bridport’s main streets, South Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 110 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. Parking here is paid. It is operated by West Dorset District Council.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 110 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

South Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 110 spaces, that is roughly 99 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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

With 12 car parks in Bridport, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. East Street Long Stay Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does South Street Car Park have?

South Street Car Park in Bridport has approximately 110 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at South Street Car Park?

South Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is South Street Car Park busiest?

South Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is South Street Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is South Street Car Park?

South Street Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by West Dorset District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

East Street Long Stay Car Park 162m away East Street Short Stay Car Park 228m away Rope Walks Car Park 289m away Wykes Court Car Park 377m 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