South 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 South Beach Car Park
South Beach Car Park provides parking in Swanage, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With approximately 215 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. 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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Swanage
Swanage has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if South Beach Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is Middle Beach Car Park, around 400m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does South Beach Car Park have?
South Beach Car Park in Swanage has approximately 215 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at South Beach Car Park?
South Beach Car Park is a paid car park.
When is South Beach Car Park busiest?
South Beach Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is South Beach Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for South Beach Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is South Beach Car Park?
South Beach Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.