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Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

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About Old Market Car Park

Old Market Car Park is a surface car park in Dorchester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. It provides roughly 60 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. It is operated 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 60 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

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 Old Market Car Park full, Acland Road Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

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