Chapel Gate car park Parking, Ferndown
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Chapel Gate car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 115 of ~171 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Chapel Gate car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 125 of ~171 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH23 6BL
- Capacity
- ~171 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Chapel Gate
Nearby landmarks: Chapel Gate, Bournemouth University Sports Campus (74m), South Coast Karting (192m), Portfield School (350m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Chapel Gate car park
Chapel Gate car park caters to leisure visitors in Ferndown, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With approximately 171 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Chapel Gate car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 171 spaces, that is roughly 111 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Ferndown
With 11 car parks in Ferndown, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
What’s near Chapel Gate car park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Chapel Gate, Bournemouth University Sports Campus (sports centre), about 74 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 Chapel Gate car park have?
Chapel Gate car park in Ferndown has approximately 171 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Chapel Gate car park busiest?
Chapel Gate car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 115 of ~171 spaces in use.
When is Chapel Gate car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Chapel Gate car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 125 of ~171 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Chapel Gate car park?
Chapel Gate car park is a leisure tourist car park.