Ham West Short Stay Car Park Parking, Sidmouth

About Ham West Short Stay Car Park

Ham West Short Stay Car Park is a surface car park in Sidmouth town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 164 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.

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

Ham West Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 164 spaces, that is roughly 139 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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 Sidmouth

There are 7 car parks across Sidmouth, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Ham West Short Stay Car Park full, Ham East Short Stay Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.