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

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About Knoll Beach Car Park

Knoll Beach Car Park offers general parking in Swanage for visitors and locals. With around 882 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by National Trust.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Parking in Swanage

With 8 car parks in Swanage, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Knoll Beach Car Park full, Middle Beach Car Park (around 800m away) is the closest option.

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