Pavilion Parking, Weymouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Pavilion is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 417 of 479 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Pavilion is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 335 of 479 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DT4 8ED
- Capacity
- 479 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Dorset Council
- Blue badge bays
- 10
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- The Esplanade
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Pavilion Theatre (104m), Weymouth Quay (313m), Alexandra Gardens (321m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Pavilion
Located in the heart of Weymouth, Pavilion provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 479 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. Dorset Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Pavilion is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 479 spaces, that is roughly 407 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 72 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
Weymouth has a good range of parking with 16 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Pavilion is full, Pavilion Forecourt is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Pavilion
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 5 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Pavilion Theatre (theatre), about 104 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 398 metres away — about a 5-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 173 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Pavilion have?
Pavilion in Weymouth has 479 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Pavilion?
Pavilion is a paid car park.
When is Pavilion busiest?
Pavilion is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 417 of 479 spaces in use.
When is Pavilion quietest?
The best time to find a space at Pavilion is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 335 of 479 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Pavilion?
Pavilion is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Dorset Council.