Culverhayes Car Park Parking, Sherborne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DT9 3ED
- Capacity
- ~338 spaces (estimated)
- 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 | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 24 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 59 | 51 | 28 | 12 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Culverhayes Car Park
Culverhayes Car Park is located close to Sherborne railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With around 338 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. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. 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
Culverhayes Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 338 spaces, that is roughly 220 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 118 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 Sherborne
Culverhayes Car Park is one of just 2 car parks in Sherborne, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. The nearest alternative is Acreman Street Car Park, around 600m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Culverhayes Car Park have?
Culverhayes Car Park in Sherborne has approximately 338 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Culverhayes Car Park?
Culverhayes Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Culverhayes Car Park busiest?
Culverhayes Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Culverhayes Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Culverhayes Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Culverhayes Car Park?
Culverhayes Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.