Car Park, Poole Parking, Poole
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH15 1QU
- Capacity
- ~552 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- BCP Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About this car park
this car park is a surface car park in Poole town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. This is a major parking facility with approximately 552 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by BCP Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
This car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 552 spaces, that is roughly 524 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 28 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 Poole
With 28 car parks in Poole, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If this car park is full, Dolphin Shopping Centre is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Car Park, Poole have?
Car Park, Poole in Poole has approximately 552 parking spaces.
When is Car Park, Poole busiest?
Car Park, Poole tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Car Park, Poole quietest?
The quietest period for Car Park, Poole is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Car Park, Poole?
Car Park, Poole is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by BCP Council.