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

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About Broad Road Car Park

Broad Road Car Park sits in Swanage town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. The car park has approximately 91 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. Swanage Town Council operates this car park.

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. With 91 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Parking in Swanage

There are 8 car parks across Swanage, so you have options if your first choice is full. If Broad Road Car Park is full, Mermond Place (Recreation Ground) Short Stay Car Park is around 700m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

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