Quay Visitors Parking, Poole — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Quay Visitors Car Park have?"

"Quay Visitors Car Park in Poole has approximately 539 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Quay Visitors Car Park?"

"Quay Visitors Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Quay Visitors Car Park busiest?"

"Quay Visitors Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Quay Visitors Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Quay Visitors Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Quay Visitors Car Park?"

"Quay Visitors Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council."

539 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 1EG
Capacity: ~539 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Quay Visitors Car Park, 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 Quay Visitors Car Park

Located in Poole, Quay Visitors Car Park is a multi-storey car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 539 spaces, one of the largest in the area. 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. It is operated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

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. 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

Quay Visitors Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 539 spaces, that is roughly 323 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 216 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. Should you find Quay Visitors Car Park full, High Street Shops (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Quay Visitors Car Park have?

Quay Visitors Car Park in Poole has approximately 539 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Quay Visitors Car Park?

Quay Visitors Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Quay Visitors Car Park busiest?

Quay Visitors Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Quay Visitors Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Quay Visitors Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Quay Visitors Car Park?

Quay Visitors Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

Nearby Car Parks

High Street Shops 229m away Port of Poole Marina Visitor Parking 421m away Car Park (way/98034837) 500m away Aldi car park 635m away Serpentine Lane 661m 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 Harbourside 1 ~205 spaces Harbourside 2 ~199 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