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Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

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About Ham West Short Stay Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Sidmouth’s main streets, Ham West Short Stay Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 164 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.

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.

Parking in Sidmouth

There are 7 car parks across Sidmouth, so you have options if your first choice is full. Ham East Short Stay Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

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