Dolphin Shopping Centre Parking, Poole
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Dolphin Shopping Centre is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 1102 of 1160 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Dolphin Shopping Centre is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 777 of 1160 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH15 1SP
- Capacity
- 1160 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 41
- Nearest road
- Kingland Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 11
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Shop Mobility (44m), Morebus Poole depot (61m), Morebus Travelshop (68m)
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 Dolphin Shopping Centre
Positioned within walking distance of Poole’s main streets, Dolphin Shopping Centre caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 1160 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. 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
Dolphin Shopping Centre is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 1160 spaces, that is roughly 1102 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 58 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
There are 28 car parks across Poole, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Dolphin Shopping Centre full, Seldown (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Dolphin Shopping Centre
Within a 500-metre walk there are 14 shops, 5 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Shop Mobility, about 44 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 230 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 11 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 124 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 Dolphin Shopping Centre have?
Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has 1160 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Dolphin Shopping Centre?
Dolphin Shopping Centre is a paid car park.
When is Dolphin Shopping Centre busiest?
Dolphin Shopping Centre is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 1102 of 1160 spaces in use.
When is Dolphin Shopping Centre quietest?
The best time to find a space at Dolphin Shopping Centre is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 777 of 1160 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Dolphin Shopping Centre?
Dolphin Shopping Centre is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.