Harbourside Parking, Weymouth — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Harbourside have?"

"Harbourside in Weymouth has approximately 86 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Harbourside?"

"Harbourside is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Harbourside busiest?"

"Harbourside tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Harbourside quietest?"

"The quietest period for Harbourside is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Harbourside?"

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

86 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: DT4 8NF
Capacity: ~86 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Dorset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Harbourside, 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 Harbourside

As a town centre car park in Weymouth, Harbourside is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 86 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. 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. With 86 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Harbourside is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 86 spaces, that is roughly 77 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Harbourside full, Cosens Quay (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Harbourside have?

Harbourside in Weymouth has approximately 86 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Harbourside?

Harbourside is a paid car park.

When is Harbourside busiest?

Harbourside tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Harbourside quietest?

The quietest period for Harbourside is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Harbourside?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Cosens Quay 229m away Park Street 261m away Melcombe Regis 306m away Royal Yard 347m away Governors Lane 356m away

More car parks in Weymouth

Car Park, Weymouth ~110 spaces Lodmoor Country Park Car Park ~834 spaces North Quay ~238 spaces Park and Ride ~1000 spaces Pavilion Forecourt ~23 spaces Pavilion ~479 spaces Saint Andrew's Church Car Park Swannery ~894 spaces

See all 16 car parks in 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

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