Bell Street Car Park Parking, Shaftesbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SP7 8TT
- Capacity
- ~191 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Bell Street Car Park
Located in the heart of Shaftesbury, Bell Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. There are around 191 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Bell Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 191 spaces, that is roughly 162 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 29 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 Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Bell Street Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is Angel Lane Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Bell Street Car Park have?
Bell Street Car Park in Shaftesbury has approximately 191 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Bell Street Car Park busiest?
Bell Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Bell Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Bell Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Bell Street Car Park?
Bell Street Car Park is a town centre car park.