Serpentine Lane Parking, Poole
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Serpentine Lane is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 17 of ~20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Serpentine Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 17 of ~20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH15 1ER
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- 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 | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Serpentine Lane
If you’re catching a train from Poole, Serpentine Lane provides parking within easy reach of the station. At roughly 20 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Serpentine Lane is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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 Serpentine Lane full, Station Car park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Serpentine Lane have?
Serpentine Lane in Poole has approximately 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Serpentine Lane?
Serpentine Lane is a paid car park.
When is Serpentine Lane busiest?
Serpentine Lane is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 17 of ~20 spaces in use.
When is Serpentine Lane quietest?
The best time to find a space at Serpentine Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 17 of ~20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Serpentine Lane?
Serpentine Lane is a railway station car park with surface parking.