Trinity Street Parking, Dorchester

Q: "How many parking spaces does Trinity Street Car Park have?"

"Trinity Street Car Park in Dorchester has approximately 200 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Trinity Street Car Park?"

"Trinity Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Trinity Street Car Park busiest?"

"Trinity Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Trinity Street Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Trinity Street Car Park?"

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

200 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 1AG
Capacity: ~200 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dorset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Trinity Street 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 Trinity Street Car Park

Located in the heart of Dorchester, Trinity Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 200 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. There is a charge for parking. Dorset Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Trinity Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 200 spaces, that is roughly 180 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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

Dorchester has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Trinity Street Car Park is busy. If Trinity Street Car Park is full, Trinity Street Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Trinity Street Car Park have?

Trinity Street Car Park in Dorchester has approximately 200 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Trinity Street Car Park?

Trinity Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Trinity Street Car Park busiest?

Trinity Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Trinity Street Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Trinity Street Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Trinity Street Car Park 82m away Old Market Car Park 225m away Acland Road Car Park 260m away Fairfield Long Stay 314m 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