Chapel Gate Parking, Ferndown — Best Time to Park

Q: "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)."

Q: "When is Chapel Gate car park busiest?"

"Chapel Gate car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 92 of ~171 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Chapel Gate car park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Chapel Gate car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 132 of ~171 spaces free."

171 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Chapel Gate car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 92 of ~171 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Chapel Gate car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 132 of ~171 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: BH23 6BL
Capacity: ~171 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Chapel Gate car park, Ferndown.
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 Chapel Gate car park

Located in Ferndown, Chapel Gate car park is a car park open to the public. 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

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. 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 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 171 spaces, that is roughly 94 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 77 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 Ferndown

With 11 car parks in Ferndown, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.

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 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 92 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 Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 132 of ~171 spaces free.

More car parks in Ferndown

Barclays Carpark ~10 spaces Car Park 1 and Premium, Ferndown ~397 spaces Car Park 3, Ferndown ~375 spaces Lloyds Bank Carpark ~24 spaces Motabitz Car Park ~24 spaces Pedal Cycle Car Park ~15 spaces Pure Drop Carpark ~3 spaces Pure Drop Carpark ~15 spaces

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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