Knoll Beach Car Park Parking, Swanage
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Knoll Beach Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 591 of ~882 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Knoll Beach Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 644 of ~882 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BH19 3AH
- Capacity
- ~882 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Trust
- Surface
- Fine gravel;sand
- Nearest road
- Ferry Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Knoll Beach (169m), Knowl Hill (419m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 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 caters to leisure visitors in Swanage, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. 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
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. 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 midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 882 spaces, that is roughly 573 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 309 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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.
What’s near Knoll Beach Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Knoll Beach, about 169 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 133 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 591 of ~882 spaces in use.
When is Knoll Beach Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Knoll Beach Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 644 of ~882 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Knoll Beach Car Park?
Knoll Beach Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.