Matchams View Parking, Ringwood
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Matchams View is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 16 of 25 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Matchams View is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 19 of 25 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH24 2FW
- Capacity
- 25 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Dorset County Council
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest road
- Wattons Lane
Nearby landmarks: Leybrook Common (215m), Cottage Island (377m), Avon Forest Spa and Lodges (386m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Matchams View
Matchams View caters to leisure visitors in Ringwood, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. At roughly 25 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. Dorset County Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Matchams View is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 16 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 Ringwood
There are 5 car parks across Ringwood, so you have options if your first choice is full.
What’s near Matchams View
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Leybrook Common, about 215 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 Matchams View have?
Matchams View in Ringwood has 25 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Matchams View?
Matchams View is a paid car park.
When is Matchams View busiest?
Matchams View is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 16 of 25 spaces in use.
When is Matchams View quietest?
The best time to find a space at Matchams View is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 19 of 25 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Matchams View?
Matchams View is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset County Council.