Swanage Parking Facilities

If you’re planning a trip to Swanage, you’ll be pleased to know that there are a range of Swanage parking facilities! The town offers a variety of convenient pay-and-display car parks, making it easy for visitors to find a spot and start exploring.

There are 3 short stay car parks and 4 long stay car parks in Swanage. It is also possible to park on various roads around Swanage town and on some of the adjoining roads but restrictions do apply.

Short Stay Car Parks

Co-op Town Centre BH19 1HB – The Cooperative Superstore is along Kings Road. The car park is within the grounds of the Co-op. It’s just round the corner from the train station.

Durlston Country Park BH19 2JL – This car park is to the south of Swanage and slightly out of town. To reach it, make your way through the town centre and along either Seymer Road or Park Road, heading in the direction of Lighthouse Road and Durlston Park. Drive to the top of the hill and go straight ahead at the cross roads. Continue along Lighthouse Road and eventually you will see car parks on your left and right hand side at the top of the hill.

Recreation Ground BH19 1DP – From the railway station, head up Rempstone Road and turn right onto Station Place. The car park will be directly in front of you. One way systems in this area will prevent you from accessing this car park from Victoria Avenue.

Long Stay Car Parks

Swanage Pier BH19 2AR – From the town centre head towards to quay. At the end of the High Street you’ll see Swanage Pier. Parking here is limited and can get full quickly.

Main Beach (Victoria Avenue) BH19 1ED – From the train station head up Rempstone Road to the T-junction at the end. Turn left onto Victoria Avenue. The car park is on your left just after the crossroads for Northbrook Road. No free disabled parking and no overnight sleeping allowed.

Broad Road BH19 2AP – From the town centre head towards the quay and turn into Seymer Road. Take a left onto Broad Road. There are parking options on your left and also further along on your right hand side. No free disabled parking and no overnight sleeping allowed.

North Beach BH19 1NL – From the train station turn into Rempstone Road. Turn right at the end of Rempstone Road and then left into De-Moulham Road. Continue up this road to the end and you’ll see the car park directly ahead. No free disabled parking and no overnight sleeping allowed.