East car park Parking, Minehead
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
East car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 318 of ~504 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at East car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 373 of ~504 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TA24 5SJ
- Capacity
- ~504 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Warren Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Beach football (75m), Bluesky by Butlins (129m), Butlins Skyline Pavillion (289m)
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 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About East car park
East car park caters to leisure visitors in Minehead, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 504 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
East car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 504 spaces, that is roughly 328 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 176 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 Minehead
There are 6 car parks across Minehead, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Warren Road Upper Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near East car park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Beach football, about 75 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 31 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 East car park have?
East car park in Minehead has approximately 504 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is East car park busiest?
East car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 318 of ~504 spaces in use.
When is East car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at East car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 373 of ~504 spaces free.
What kind of car park is East car park?
East car park is a leisure tourist car park.