Are you wondering where the best place is for parking in Dorchester? Perhaps you’re visiting one of the museums in the market town, and not sure where to leave the car? Then read on as we have the parking solutions for you in Dorchester.
All the car parks in town are owned by Dorset Council. They operate with a mix of cash and card or using the Just park app. Limited road parking can be found through the town, however check for the parking restrictions in place.
The biggest car park in Dorchester is Fairfield car park with 558 spaces. The covered area of Fairfield car park is closed on market day. Fairfield car park is also opposite Brewery Square making it a very convenient place to park in Dorchester.
If you’re looking for electric vehicle charging options you can find these in Trinity Street car park, Fairfield car park, Woollaston Field car park
Many of the Dorchester car parks have disabled spaces available for blue badge holders. The Dorset Council owned Dorchester car parks are open 24 hours, with overnight parking. However no sleeping is permitted in vehicles.
Car Parks In Dorchester
Short Stay Car Parks In Dorchester
- Trinity Street Car Park Southern, DT1 1AG
- Trinity Street Car Park Northern (Co-op), DT1 1TU
- Old Market Car Park, DT1 1EE
- Acland Road Car Park, DT1 1EE
- Woollaston Field Car Park, DT1 1EG
- The Colliton Car Park, DT1 1XJ
Long Stay Car Parks In Dorchester
- Fairfield Car Park, Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QW
- Top O’ Town Car Park, DT1 1XT
- Durngate Street Car Park, DT1 1NA
Motorhome Parking In Dorchester
If you’re visiting Dorchester with your motorhome, you’ll find the following car parks accessible for your vehicle.
- Fairfield Car park, Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QW
Where To park For Free In Dorchester
There are some car parks in Dorchester offering free parking between selected times.
- The Colliton car park, DT1 1XJ is FREE for blue badge holders for a maximum of four hours.
- Dorset Council car parks have charges in operation between 8am and 6pm, hence parking after 6pm in Dorchester is FREE.
I need to park my car between 5.30am and about 9pm on one day later this month.
How do I pay – I assume parking is free from 5.30 until 8am and after 6 pm but how do I pay for a ticket between 8am and 6pm?
Using Just park, the app works out the timing you need to pay for and the timings that are not chargeable