Tesco Parking, Shaftesbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SP7 8TL
- Capacity
- ~253 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 Tesco
As a town centre car park in Shaftesbury, Tesco is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At roughly 253 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 253 spaces, that is roughly 215 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 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 Tesco is busy. Should you find Tesco full, Angel Lane Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tesco have?
Tesco in Shaftesbury has approximately 253 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Tesco busiest?
Tesco tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Tesco quietest?
The quietest period for Tesco is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Tesco?
Tesco is a town centre car park.