Harbourside 1 Parking, Poole — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Harbourside 1 have?"

"Harbourside 1 in Poole has approximately 205 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Harbourside 1?"

"Harbourside 1 is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Harbourside 1 busiest?"

"Harbourside 1 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Harbourside 1 quietest?"

"The quietest period for Harbourside 1 is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Harbourside 1?"

"Harbourside 1 is a car park with surface parking."

205 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: BH15 1UY
Capacity: ~205 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Harbourside 1, Poole.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Harbourside 1

Harbourside 1 provides parking in Poole, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With approximately 205 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 205 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Harbourside 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 205 spaces, that is roughly 123 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 82 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

Poole has a good range of parking with 28 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Harbourside 2, about 250m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Harbourside 1 have?

Harbourside 1 in Poole has approximately 205 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Harbourside 1?

Harbourside 1 is a paid car park.

When is Harbourside 1 busiest?

Harbourside 1 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Harbourside 1 quietest?

The quietest period for Harbourside 1 is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Harbourside 1?

Harbourside 1 is a car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Harbourside 2 274m away Aldi car park 587m away Poole Dolphin Leisure Centre 657m away Seldown 764m away Car Park (way/98034837) 780m away

More car parks in Poole

Adastral Road Car Park ~117 spaces Civic Centre visitors ~50 spaces Commercial Road ~83 spaces Dolphin Shopping Centre ~1160 spaces Ferry Way ~27 spaces Hamworthy Recreation ~60 spaces High Street Shops ~335 spaces Jubilee Road ~176 spaces

See all 28 car parks in Poole →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0