100 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Dunster Castle car park, Minehead.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon5102035455055504540352515500
Tue5102035455055504540352515500
Wed5102035455055504540352515500
Thu5102035455055504540352515500
Fri5102035505560555045403015500
Sat5102040556565605550402510500
Sun05102030404035302515105000

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.