West Bay Road Car Park Parking, Bridport
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
West Bay Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 293 of 438 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West Bay Road Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 320 of 438 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DT6 4EL
- Capacity
- 438 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Dorset Council
- Blue badge bays
- 8
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest road
- West Bay Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Opening hours: 08:00-22:00
Nearby landmarks: Spar (150m), Harbour Amusements (203m), The West Bay Hotel (209m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About West Bay Road Car Park
West Bay Road Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Bridport, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 438 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Dorset Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
West Bay Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 438 spaces, that is roughly 285 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 153 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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. Station Yard 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.
What’s near West Bay Road Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 5 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Spar (convenience store), about 150 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 213 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 170 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does West Bay Road Car Park have?
West Bay Road Car Park in Bridport has 438 parking spaces.
Is parking free at West Bay Road Car Park?
West Bay Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is West Bay Road Car Park busiest?
West Bay Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 293 of 438 spaces in use.
When is West Bay Road Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at West Bay Road Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 320 of 438 spaces free.
What kind of car park is West Bay Road Car Park?
West Bay Road Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council.