Quay West Car Park Parking, Minehead
Quay West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full. The best time to find a space at Quay West Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TA24 5UP
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Quay West
Nearby landmarks: Minehead North Ward (391m), St Michael's Church (490m), Blenheim Gardens (759m)
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 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Quay West Car Park
Quay West Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Minehead, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.
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.
Busyness in detail
Quay West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. 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
Minehead has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Quay West Car Park is busy.
What’s near Quay West Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Minehead North Ward, about 391 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
Is parking free at Quay West Car Park?
Quay West Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Quay West Car Park busiest?
Quay West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full.
When is Quay West Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Quay West Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full.
What kind of car park is Quay West Car Park?
Quay West Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.