Middle Beach Car Park Parking, Swanage
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH19 3AX
- Capacity
- ~396 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 Middle Beach Car Park
Middle Beach Car Park provides parking in Swanage, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. 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. 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. 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.
Busyness in detail
Middle Beach Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 396 spaces, that is roughly 218 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 178 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
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.