Dunster Castle car park Parking, Minehead
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Dunster Castle car park
Dunster Castle car park provides parking in Minehead, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 100 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. National Trust operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Minehead
There are 6 car parks across Minehead, so you have options if your first choice is full.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Dunster Castle car park have?
Dunster Castle car park in Minehead has approximately 100 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Dunster Castle car park?
Dunster Castle car park is a paid car park.
When is Dunster Castle car park busiest?
Dunster Castle car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Dunster Castle car park quietest?
The quietest period for Dunster Castle car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Dunster Castle car park?
Dunster Castle car park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.