Dolphin Shopping Centre Parking, Poole
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 |
About Dolphin Shopping Centre
As a town centre car park in Poole, Dolphin Shopping Centre is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. 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. Parking here is paid.
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.
Parking in Poole
There are 28 car parks across Poole, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Seldown is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Dolphin Shopping Centre have?
Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Dolphin Shopping Centre quietest?
The quietest period for Dolphin Shopping Centre is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Dolphin Shopping Centre?
Dolphin Shopping Centre is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.