Middle Beach Car Park Parking, Swanage
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Middle Beach Car Park
Located in Swanage, Middle Beach Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 396 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. It is operated by National Trust.
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.
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 Middle Beach Car Park full, South Beach Car Park (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Middle Beach Car Park have?
Middle Beach Car Park in Swanage has approximately 396 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Middle Beach Car Park?
Middle Beach Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Middle Beach Car Park busiest?
Middle Beach Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Middle Beach Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Middle Beach Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Middle Beach Car Park?
Middle Beach Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.