Waitrose Parking, Wimborne Minster
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BH21 1LD
- Capacity
- ~248 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Waitrose & Partners
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 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 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.
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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Waitrose quietest?
The quietest period for Waitrose is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Waitrose?
Waitrose is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Waitrose & Partners.