Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) Parking, Poole
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 176 of 185 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 124 of 185 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH15 1PX
- Capacity
- 185 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Seldown Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 13
Nearby landmarks: Tapper Funeral Services (76m), The Lighthouse (83m), Poole Medical Centre (83m)
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 Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only)
As a town centre car park in Poole, Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With approximately 185 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 185 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 185 spaces, that is roughly 176 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) full, Seldown (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only)
Within a 500-metre walk there are 11 shops, 4 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Tapper Funeral Services, about 76 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 247 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 13 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 145 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 Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) have?
Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) in Poole has 185 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only)?
Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is a paid car park.
When is Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) busiest?
Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 176 of 185 spaces in use.
When is Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 124 of 185 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only)?
Merck/Lighthouse (evenings only) is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.