Car Parking Charges
General Information
- Multi-storey car parks are not suitable for motor caravans due to a height restriction.
- Multi-storey car parks are not free to either disabled blue badge or tax exempt vehicles.
- Tax exempt drivers due to disability are allowed to park free in all surface and on-street car parks but must obey time restrictions stipulated on the machine's information plate. Your badge and clock must be displayed.
- Blue badge holders must pay for parking in all off-streeet "Pay and Display" Car parks in accordance with the conditions stated on the signs and payment machines. Designated spaces have been marked for convenience at all locations. Your badge and clock must also be displayed if using a designated disabled bay.
- Blue badge holders may park for up to three hours in all on-street "Pay & Display" areas, without payment of charge. Your badge and clock must be displayed.
Town Centre Multi-Storey Car Parks and Lighthouse
Relevant to the following car parks:
- Dolphin Shopping Centre
- High Street Shops
- Shoppers 1 and 2
- Lighthouse Car Parks
| Time limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.30 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Over 4 hours up to 10 hours (all day) | £6.50 |
| Entry after 10am up to 8 hours (all day) | £5.00 |
| Mon - Sun (6pm - 8am) | £1.00 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) over 1 hour all day | £1.00 |
Lighthouse Car Park is only open during weekends and evenings.
Town Centre Quay Visitors Multi-Storey Car Park
| Time limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.30 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Over 4 hours up to 10 hours (all day) | £5.00* |
| Entry after 10am up to 8 hours (all day) | £5.00 |
| Monday-Sunday (6pm to 8am) | £1.00 |
* Does not apply in July & August - £6.50 charge applies if entering before 10am.
Town Centre Surface Car Parks
Relevant to the following car parks
- Seldown
| Time limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.30 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Over 4 hours up to 10 hours (all day) | £6.50 |
| Mon - Sun (6pm - 8am) | £1.00 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) over 1 hour all day | £1.00 |
Town Centre Surface Car Parks
Relevant to the following car parks
- Swimming Pool
- Supermarket
- Express Hotel
| Time limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.30 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Mon - Sun (6pm - 8am) | £1.00 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) over 1 hour | £1.00 |
Notes:
Maximum stay four hours between 8am and 6pm
Express Hotel Guests ONLY Monday to Sunday from 6pm until 10am
Town Centre Surface Car Parks & On-Street
Relevant to the following car parks
- Chapel Lane
- Dear Hay Lane
| Time Limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £0.30 |
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.30 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Mon to Sun (6pm to 8am) | £1.00 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) over 1 hour all day | £1.00 |
Maximum stay four hours between 8am and 6pm.
Town Centre On-Street
Relevant to the following car parks
- Kingland Road
- Park Lake Road
- Parkstone Road
- Serpentine Road
Time Limit Charge Up to 30 minutes £0.30 Up to 1 hour £0.70 Up to 2 hours £1.30 Up to 3 hours £2.10 Up to 4 hours £3.00 Mon to Sun (6pm to 8am) No charge Sunday No charge
Notes:
Maximum stay four hours between 8am and 6pm
Town Centre Surface Car Parks & On Street
Relevant to the following car parks:
- Prosperous St
- New Orchard
- Serpentine Lane
| Time limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 mins | £0.30 |
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to2 hours | £1.30 |
| Mon - Sun (6pm - 8am) | £1.00 |
| Sunday (8am to 6pm) over 1 hour | £1.00 |
Note:
Maximum stay 2 hours between 8am and 6pm
District Surface Car Parks
| Time Limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £0.40 |
| Up to 4 hours | £0.60 |
| Over 4 hours and up to 11 hours | £1.00 |
| Mon to Sat (7pm to 8am) | |
| & *Sunday All Day | No charge |
*At Ravine Rd charges apply on Sundays from 1 April until 30 September.
Commercial Road and Broadstone Story Lane Car Parks have a maximum stay of 4 hours Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm..
Civic Centre Pay & Display Car Park
| Time limt | Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.30 |
| Up to 2 hours | £0.50 |
| Up to 4 hours | £2.00 |
| Over 4 hours (all day) | £5.00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | No charge |
Harbourside Park 1 and 2 Car Parks and On-Street
| Time Limit | Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.70 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.30 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Over 4 hours up to 12 hours | £6.50 |
| 6pm to 8am | £1.00 |
Notes:
Monday to Sunday midnight to 6am, car park closed.
No overnight parking.
Parking with Boat Launch
Including parking of car and trailer if required at Harbourside 1 only.
| Time Limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Before 2.30pm | £8.00 |
| After 2.30pm | £6.00 |
Beach Car Parks
Relevant to the following car parks:
- Banks Rd (on street)
- Branksome Chine (off street)
- Branksome Dene (off street)
- Brudenell Ave (on street)
- Sandbanks Rd (on street)
- Sandbanks car park (off street)
- Shore Rd (off street)
- Western Road (off street)
Charges between 1 October and 30 April
| Time limit | Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to 24 hours | £1.00 |
| 7pm to 8am | £1.00 |
Charges between 1 May and 30 September
| Time limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.50 |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.00 |
| All Day | £8.00 |
| 7pm to 8am | £1.50 |
Beach Car Parks
Relevant to the following car parks:
- Beach Road (off street) Open April to September only
Charges in April
| Time limit | Chargs |
|---|---|
| Up to 24 hours | £1.00 |
| 7pm to 8am | £1.00 |
Charges between 1 May and 30 September
| Time limit | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.50 |
| All Day | £5.00 |
| 7pm to 8am | £1.00 |
Coaches
| Sandbanks Car Park only | Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 hours | £15 |
| Over 4 hours | £25 |
Ferry Way
1 hour limited waiting £0.60
General Information
- Multi-storey car parks are not suitable for motor caravans due to a height restriction.
- Multi-storey car parks are not free to either disabled blue badge or tax exempt vehicles.
- Tax exempt drivers due to disability are allowed to park free in all surface and on-street car parks but must obey time restrictions stipulated on the machine's information plate. Your badge and clock must be displayed.
- Blue badge holders must pay for parking in all off-streeet "Pay and Display" Car parks in accordance with the conditions stated on the signs and payment machines. Designated spaces have been marked for convenience at all locations. Your badge and clock must also be displayed if using a designated disabled bay.
- Blue badge holders may park for up to three hours in all on-street "Pay & Display" areas, without payment of charge. Your badge and clock must be displayed.
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