Beehive Park and Ride Parking, Salisbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Beehive Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 428 of ~603 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Beehive Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 567 of ~603 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SP4 6BL
- Capacity
- ~603 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Portway
Nearby landmarks: Old Sarum Garden Centre (187m), Old Sarum Skate Park (273m), Rockshill Plantation (287m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Beehive Park and Ride
Beehive Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Salisbury, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. With around 603 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Beehive Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 603 spaces, that is roughly 422 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 181 free. Quietest times: 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 Salisbury
Salisbury has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
What’s near Beehive Park and Ride
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Old Sarum Garden Centre, about 187 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 Beehive Park and Ride have?
Beehive Park and Ride in Salisbury has approximately 603 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Beehive Park and Ride busiest?
Beehive Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 428 of ~603 spaces in use.
When is Beehive Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Beehive Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 567 of ~603 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Beehive Park and Ride?
Beehive Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.