Free Parking in Weymouth, ENG: Where to Find It
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The clearest general free option is Dorset Council’s Park and Ride at DT3 5GD, with 395 spaces, 12 disabled spaces and 20 motorcycle spaces (Dorset Council). Selected town-centre car parks are also free on Sunday 9th November, Saturday 29th November, Saturday 6th December and Monday 22nd December (Weymouth Town Council).
Parking Near Weymouth
Free Parking Dates and the Weymouth Park and Ride
Weymouth’s clearest general free-parking option is the council-operated Park and Ride at DT3 5GD. Dorset Council lists parking at the site as free, with 395 spaces, 12 disabled spaces and 20 motorcycle spaces (Dorset Council).
Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council also designate selected free-parking dates in town-centre car parks. The participating sites are Cosens Quay, North Quay, Governors Lane, Harbourside, Melcombe Regis, Park Street, Pavilion, Pavilion Forecourt, Royal Yard and Swannery (Weymouth Town Council). The published dates are Sunday 9th November, Saturday 29th November, Saturday 6th December and Monday 22nd December, making these dates useful for Christmas shopping and town events.
The Weymouth Limits That Keep Free Parking Valid
The Weymouth Park and Ride allows a maximum stay of 72 hours and prohibits returning within 24 hours (Dorset Council). Motorhomes cannot remain at the site between 10pm and 8am, so the free facility is intended for ordinary parking and onward travel rather than overnight motorhome use.
The free parking applies to the car park itself, while the bus journey requires payment, so a driver leaving a vehicle there still needs a group day ticket for travel into Weymouth.
Parksy Spaces Near Weymouth Town Centre
When Weymouth’s free spaces are occupied, Parksy lists a 24/7 lot with a disabled bay 0.2 miles away at £1.50 an hour. The nearby location and lowest hourly price in this group suit a short visit when a driver wants a priced alternative close to town.
Parksy also lists 24/7 parking at Basepoint Weymouth, DT4, 0.3 miles away at £10 an hour, and 24/7 parking at Active Fitness Weymouth, 0.4 miles away at £5 an hour. A 24/7 space at Asda Weymouth, DT4, is 0.4 miles away at £3 an hour, while a secure 24/7 lot 0.5 miles away costs £2.25 a day. A space on Perth Street is 0.6 miles away at £4.50 a day, suiting longer stays.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Free in Weymouth?
The clearest general free option is Dorset Council’s Park and Ride at DT3 5GD, with 395 spaces, 12 disabled spaces and 20 motorcycle spaces (Dorset Council). Selected town-centre car parks are also free on Sunday 9th November, Saturday 29th November, Saturday 6th December and Monday 22nd December (Weymouth Town Council).
Is the Weymouth Park and Ride Free?
Yes. Parking at the Weymouth Park and Ride at DT3 5GD is free and the site has 395 spaces, 12 disabled spaces and 20 motorcycle spaces (Dorset Council). The bus journey into Weymouth requires payment, so the free part applies to leaving your vehicle at the car park.
How Long Can I Leave My Car at the Free Park and Ride?
The Weymouth Park and Ride allows a maximum stay of 72 hours. Motorhomes cannot remain at the site between 10pm and 8am, so the facility is intended for ordinary parking and onward travel rather than overnight motorhome use.
Which Weymouth Car Parks Have Free Parking Dates?
The participating town-centre sites are Cosens Quay, North Quay, Governors Lane, Harbourside, Melcombe Regis, Park Street, Pavilion, Pavilion Forecourt, Royal Yard and Swannery (Weymouth Town Council). The published free-parking dates are Sunday 9th November, Saturday 29th November, Saturday 6th December and Monday 22nd December.
What Priced Parking Is Closest to Weymouth Town Centre?
When free spaces are occupied, Parksy lists a 24/7 lot with a disabled bay 0.2 miles away at £1.50 an hour.
What Are the Cheaper Alternatives for Longer Parking in Weymouth?
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking lot 0.5 miles away at £2.25 a day and a space on Perth Street 0.6 miles away at £4.50 a day. For comparison, Asda Weymouth, DT4, is 0.4 miles away at £3 an hour, while Active Fitness Weymouth is £5 an hour.
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