Charmouth Road (Long stay) Parking, Lyme Regis
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Charmouth Road (Long stay) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 228 of ~386 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Charmouth Road (Long stay) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 290 of ~386 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DT7 3DR
- Capacity
- ~386 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- West Dorset District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Charmouth Road (Long stay)
Charmouth Road (Long stay) provides parking in Lyme Regis, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. This is a major parking facility with approximately 386 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. West Dorset District Council operates this car park.
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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Charmouth Road (Long stay) is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 386 spaces, that is roughly 232 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 154 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 Lyme Regis
There are 12 car parks across Lyme Regis, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Charmouth Road (Long stay) full, Woodmead (around 500m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Charmouth Road (Long stay) have?
Charmouth Road (Long stay) in Lyme Regis has approximately 386 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Charmouth Road (Long stay)?
Charmouth Road (Long stay) is a paid car park.
When is Charmouth Road (Long stay) busiest?
Charmouth Road (Long stay) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 228 of ~386 spaces in use.
When is Charmouth Road (Long stay) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Charmouth Road (Long stay) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 290 of ~386 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Charmouth Road (Long stay)?
Charmouth Road (Long stay) is a car park with surface parking, operated by West Dorset District Council.