Knoll Beach Car Park Parking, Swanage
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH19 3AH
- Capacity
- ~882 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Trust
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Knoll Beach Car Park
Knoll Beach Car Park provides parking in Swanage, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. 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. There is a charge for parking. National Trust operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Knoll Beach Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 882 spaces, that is roughly 485 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 397 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 Swanage
There are 8 car parks across Swanage, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Knoll Beach Car Park full, Middle Beach Car Park (around 800m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Knoll Beach Car Park have?
Knoll Beach Car Park in Swanage has approximately 882 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Knoll Beach Car Park?
Knoll Beach Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Knoll Beach Car Park busiest?
Knoll Beach Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Knoll Beach Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Knoll Beach Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Knoll Beach Car Park?
Knoll Beach Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.