Holmead Square Parking, Dorchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Holmead Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 11 of 20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Holmead Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DT1 3FH
- Capacity
- 20 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest road
- Holmead Square
Nearby landmarks: 1610: Dorchester Sports Centre (99m), The Poet Laureate (161m), Dorchester Rugby Football Club (163m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 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.
What’s near Holmead Square
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is 1610: Dorchester Sports Centre, about 99 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 Holmead Square have?
Holmead Square in Dorchester has 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Holmead Square?
Parking at Holmead Square is free of charge.
When is Holmead Square busiest?
Holmead Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 11 of 20 spaces in use.
When is Holmead Square quietest?
The best time to find a space at Holmead Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Holmead Square?
Holmead Square is a car park with surface parking.