Steamer Point Car Park Parking, Highcliffe-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH23 4TA
- Capacity
- ~187 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- BCP Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Steamer Point Car Park
Located in Highcliffe-on-Sea, Steamer Point Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. At roughly 187 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by BCP Council.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Steamer Point Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 187 spaces, that is roughly 94 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 93 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 Highcliffe-on-Sea
Highcliffe-on-Sea has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Steamer Point Car Park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Steamer Point Car Park have?
Steamer Point Car Park in Highcliffe-on-Sea has approximately 187 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Steamer Point Car Park?
Steamer Point Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Steamer Point Car Park busiest?
Steamer Point Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Steamer Point Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Steamer Point Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Steamer Point Car Park?
Steamer Point Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by BCP Council.