Station Road Parking, Sturminster Newton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DT10 1BD
- Capacity
- ~82 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Station Road
Station Road sits in Sturminster Newton town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 82 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Station Road is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 82 spaces, that is roughly 66 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 16 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 Sturminster Newton
With only 2 car parks in Sturminster Newton, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Station Road have?
Station Road in Sturminster Newton has approximately 82 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Station Road?
Station Road is a paid car park.
When is Station Road busiest?
Station Road tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Station Road quietest?
The quietest period for Station Road is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Station Road?
Station Road is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Council.