West car park Parking, Minehead
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
West car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 250 of ~368 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 265 of ~368 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TA24 6GN
- Capacity
- ~368 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Resort road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: McDonald's (155m), Dune Buggy Drive (159m), paddling pool (175m)
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 West car park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Minehead will find parking at West car park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. With around 368 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
West car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 368 spaces, that is roughly 258 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 110 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
With 6 car parks in Minehead, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If West car park is full, Warren Road Upper Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near West car park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 4 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is McDonald’s (takeaway), about 155 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 274 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 413 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 West car park have?
West car park in Minehead has approximately 368 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is West car park busiest?
West car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 250 of ~368 spaces in use.
When is West car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at West car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 265 of ~368 spaces free.
What kind of car park is West car park?
West car park is a leisure tourist car park.