Acland Road Parking, Dorchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Acland Road Car Park have?"

"Acland Road Car Park in Dorchester has approximately 266 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Acland Road Car Park?"

"Acland Road Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Acland Road Car Park busiest?"

"Acland Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Acland Road Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Acland Road Car Park?"

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

266 total spaces

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: DT1 1EE
Capacity: ~266 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dorset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Acland Road Car Park, Dorchester.
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 Acland Road Car Park

Located in the heart of Dorchester, Acland Road Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 266 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. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Dorset 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 266 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Acland Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 266 spaces, that is roughly 239 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 27 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 Dorchester

With 8 car parks in Dorchester, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Acland Road Car Park full, Old Market 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 Acland Road Car Park have?

Acland Road Car Park in Dorchester has approximately 266 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Acland Road Car Park?

Acland Road Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Acland Road Car Park busiest?

Acland Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Acland Road Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Acland Road Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Old Market Car Park 94m away Trinity Street Car Park 195m away Trinity Street Car Park 260m away Fairfield Long Stay 542m away

More car parks in Dorchester

Dorset Falconry Park Employee Parking ~19 spaces Dorset Falconry Park Visitor Parking ~41 spaces Holmead Square ~20 spaces

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