Waitrose Parking, Wimborne Minster

248 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

Waitrose is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 226 of ~248 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Waitrose is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 171 of ~248 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: BH21 1LD
Capacity: ~248 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Waitrose & Partners
Nearest road: Park Lane
Other car parks within 500m: 9

Nearby landmarks: Waitrose (50m), Wimborne Travel Clinic (122m), Co-op Food (128m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Waitrose, Wimborne Minster.
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 Waitrose

Positioned within walking distance of Wimborne Minster’s main streets, Waitrose caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. There are around 248 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Waitrose & Partners.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 248 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Waitrose is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 248 spaces, that is roughly 223 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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. Co-op Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Waitrose

Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Waitrose (supermarket), about 50 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 80 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 9 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 88 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 Waitrose have?

Waitrose in Wimborne Minster has approximately 248 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Waitrose?

Waitrose is a paid car park.

When is Waitrose busiest?

Waitrose is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 226 of ~248 spaces in use.

When is Waitrose quietest?

The best time to find a space at Waitrose is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 171 of ~248 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Waitrose?

Waitrose is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Waitrose & Partners.

Nearby Car Parks

Co-op Car Park 151m away High Street Car Park 215m away Allenview South Car Park 256m away Allenview North Car Park 342m away Allenview West Car Park 361m away

More car parks in Wimborne Minster

King Street Car Park 103 spaces Old Road Car Park ~52 spaces Parents and Visitors Car Park ~59 spaces Parents and Visitors Car Park ~55 spaces Pye Corner Car Park ~7 spaces Station Approach 54 spaces Story Lane 71 spaces Westfield Close 116 spaces

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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