Godshill Parking, Fordingbridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Godshill is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 12 of 20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Godshill is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SP6 2LP
- Capacity
- 20 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Forestry Commision
- Height limit
- nonem
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest road
- Purlieu Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
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 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Godshill
Visitors to leisure facilities in Fordingbridge will find parking at Godshill, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. At roughly 20 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. Forestry Commision operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Godshill is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 12 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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 Fordingbridge
With only 2 car parks in Fordingbridge, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
What’s near Godshill
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 165 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 Godshill have?
Godshill in Fordingbridge has 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Godshill?
Parking at Godshill is free of charge.
When is Godshill busiest?
Godshill is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 12 of 20 spaces in use.
When is Godshill quietest?
The best time to find a space at Godshill is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 15 of 20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Godshill?
Godshill is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Forestry Commision.