135 total spaces (est.)
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
BH21 1GT
Capacity
~135 spaces (estimated)
Type
Town centre
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
East Dorset District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Allenview West Car Park, Wimborne Minster.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51429486272777267625338191050
Tue51429486272777267625338191050
Wed51429486272777267625338191050
Thu51429486272777267625338191050
Fri51429536777827772675843241450
Sat51029587786918682725838191050
Sun55101934434843382919105500

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

About Allenview West Car Park

Allenview West Car Park is a surface car park in Wimborne Minster town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 135 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by East Dorset District 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. With 135 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Allenview West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 135 spaces, that is roughly 122 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Wimborne Minster

With 14 car parks in Wimborne Minster, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Allenview North Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Allenview West Car Park have?

Allenview West Car Park in Wimborne Minster has approximately 135 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Allenview West Car Park?

Allenview West Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Allenview West Car Park busiest?

Allenview West Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Allenview West Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Allenview West Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Allenview West Car Park?

Allenview West Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by East Dorset District Council.

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