Governors Lane Parking, Weymouth

Q: "How many parking spaces does Governors Lane have?"

"Governors Lane in Weymouth has approximately 55 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Governors Lane?"

"Governors Lane is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Governors Lane busiest?"

"Governors Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 50 of ~55 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Governors Lane quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Governors Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 38 of ~55 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Governors Lane?"

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

55 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Governors Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 50 of ~55 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Governors Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 38 of ~55 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DT4 8BY
Capacity: ~55 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dorset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Governors Lane, 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 Governors Lane

Governors Lane sits in Weymouth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It provides roughly 55 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. Dorset Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Governors Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 55 spaces, that is roughly 50 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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

There are 16 car parks across Weymouth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Governors Lane full, Cosens Quay (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Governors Lane have?

Governors Lane in Weymouth has approximately 55 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Governors Lane?

Governors Lane is a paid car park.

When is Governors Lane busiest?

Governors Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 50 of ~55 spaces in use.

When is Governors Lane quietest?

The best time to find a space at Governors Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 38 of ~55 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Governors Lane?

Governors Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Cosens Quay 274m away Pavilion Forecourt 287m away North Quay 347m away Harbourside 356m away Pavilion 455m 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