Cosens Quay Parking, Weymouth — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Cosens Quay have?"

"Cosens Quay in Weymouth has approximately 40 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Cosens Quay?"

"Cosens Quay is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Cosens Quay busiest?"

"Cosens Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Cosens Quay quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Cosens Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Cosens Quay?"

"Cosens Quay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council."

40 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Cosens Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cosens Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DT4 8AQ
Capacity: ~40 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dorset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cosens Quay, Weymouth.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Cosens Quay

Cosens Quay sits in Weymouth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 40 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Dorset Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Cosens Quay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 36 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Weymouth

With 16 car parks in Weymouth, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. North Quay is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Cosens Quay have?

Cosens Quay in Weymouth has approximately 40 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Cosens Quay?

Cosens Quay is a paid car park.

When is Cosens Quay busiest?

Cosens Quay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use.

When is Cosens Quay quietest?

The best time to find a space at Cosens Quay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Cosens Quay?

Cosens Quay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council.

Nearby Car Parks

North Quay 207m away Harbourside 229m away Governors Lane 274m away Park Street 491m away Melcombe Regis 532m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0