South Beach Car Park Parking, Swanage
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH19 3AU
- Capacity
- ~215 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 South Beach Car Park
South Beach Car Park provides parking in Swanage, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 215 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed 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. With 215 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
South Beach Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 215 spaces, that is roughly 118 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 97 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
Swanage has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if South Beach Car Park is busy. If South Beach Car Park is full, Middle Beach Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering.
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.