Sandbanks Parking, Poole
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH13 7QD
- Capacity
- ~550 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sandbanks
Sandbanks is a surface car park in Poole, available for general parking. At approximately 550 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Sandbanks is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 550 spaces, that is roughly 302 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 248 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sandbanks have?
Sandbanks in Poole has approximately 550 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sandbanks?
Sandbanks is a paid car park.
When is Sandbanks busiest?
Sandbanks tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Sandbanks quietest?
The quietest period for Sandbanks is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sandbanks?
Sandbanks is a car park with surface parking.