Holmead Square Parking, Dorchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Holmead Square have?"

"Holmead Square in Dorchester has approximately 20 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Holmead Square?"

"Parking at Holmead Square is free of charge."

Q: "When is Holmead Square busiest?"

"Holmead Square tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Holmead Square quietest?"

"The quietest period for Holmead Square is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Holmead Square?"

"Holmead Square is a car park with surface parking."

20 total spaces

Free 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 3FH
Capacity: ~20 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Holmead Square, Dorchester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

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

About Holmead Square

Located in Dorchester, Holmead Square is a surface car park open to the public. With space for around 20 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

Holmead Square is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 11 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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

There are 8 car parks across Dorchester, so you have options if your first choice is full.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Holmead Square have?

Holmead Square in Dorchester has approximately 20 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Holmead Square?

Parking at Holmead Square is free of charge.

When is Holmead Square busiest?

Holmead Square tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Holmead Square quietest?

The quietest period for Holmead Square is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Holmead Square?

Holmead Square is a car park with surface parking.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0