Station Approach Parking, Wimborne Minster

Q: "How many parking spaces does Station Approach have?"

"Station Approach in Wimborne Minster has approximately 54 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Station Approach?"

"Station Approach is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Station Approach busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Station Approach quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Station Approach?"

"Station Approach is a car park with surface parking."

54 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: BH18 9BH
Capacity: ~54 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Station Approach, Wimborne Minster.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

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

About Station Approach

Station Approach is a surface car park in Wimborne Minster, available for general parking. With around 54 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 54 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Station Approach is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 54 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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

There are 14 car parks across Wimborne Minster, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Story Lane is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Station Approach have?

Station Approach in Wimborne Minster has approximately 54 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Station Approach?

Station Approach is a paid car park.

When is Station Approach busiest?

Station Approach tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Station Approach quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Station Approach?

Station Approach is a car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Story Lane 348m away

More car parks in Wimborne Minster

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0