Updated: 23rd January 2023
What an amazing and stunning place Poole is. It is spacious, well-ordered, and said to be the second safest town in the UK as well. Car parking is very well managed here, and on this note, finding the best free parking has been a challenge. But we still did it.
Free Parking in Poole, UK – 2023
Where is there Free Parking in Poole, Dorset? Here are some streets with free parking in Poole, Dorset:
- Harbour Hill Road
- Dingley Road
- Felton Road
- Highmoor Road
- Minterne Road
- Inverness Road
- Saint Clair Road
- Albany Gardens
- Purbeck Avenue
- Flaghead Road
Keep reading, though, as it’s not that straightforward. Where in Poole, do you want to park for free? That is the real question, and what this article answers for you. You can even save time and effort by letting my bespoke Google map navigate you straight to Poole’s Best Free Parking Spots
Where is the Free Parking near Poole High Street & Dolphin Centre?
We have worked hard to find you the nearest free parking to Poole High Street and the Dolphin centre, and we have found you the nearest free parking. But we’re sorry to say Poole has their streets very well coveted and the nearest free road is a whopping 27 minutes.
There is 2-hour free parking on most restricted roads much nearer the city centre, but otherwise, in this case, Road Trip heroes have to admit defeat and suggest a paid car park.
Here are roads you can park on for free nearest to Poole High Street &
Dolphin Centre:
| Free Parking nearest to Poole High Street & Dolphin Centre? | Walk to the Dolphine Centre |
| Mellstock Road | 24 mins |
| Shottsford Road | 25 mins |
| Seliot Close | 24 mins |
| Harbour Hill Road | 20 mins |
| Verulam Road | 17 mins |
| Fernside Avenue | 17 mins |
| Constitution Hill Road | 24 mins |
| Milestone Road | 25 mins |
| Simmonds Close | 24 mins |
| White Horse Drive | 29 mins |
Free Parking near Poole Railway Station?
If you are going on a train trip overnight, a 20 to 25-minute walk to get free parking isn’t so bad, but if it’s just a day trip, you may prefer to park in the nearby Poole Station Car Park for a whopping £9.90 for up to 8 hours. I know what my choice would be.
Here are roads you can park on for free by Poole Railway Station:
| Free Parking Spots nearest to Poole Railway Station? | Approx walk time to the Station |
| Palmer Road | 21 mins |
| Connell Road | 21 mins |
| Mellstock Road | 21 mins |
| Shottsford Road | 23 mins |
| Stanley Green Road | 23 mins |
| White Horse Drive | 25 mins |
| Hiley Road | 24 mins |
| Simmonds Close | 22 mins |
| Milestone Road | 22 mins |
| Darbys Lane | 24 mins |
Where is the Free Parking near Poole Hospital & IBM Harbour Hospital?
There are free parking options near both Poole General Hospital and IBM Harbour Hospital, Poole, and they are listed below.
BMI Harbour Hospital, Poole UK
Here are roads you can park on for free near BMI Harbour Hospital, Poole UK:
| Best Free Parking near BMI Harbour Hospital | Approx Walk Time |
| Seliot Close | 16 mins |
| Kingsbere Road | 17 mins |
| Gorse Hill Road | 17 mins |
| Jellicoe Close | 16 mins |
| Constitution Hill Road | 18 mins |
| Fernside Avenue | 13 mins |
| Felton Road | 19 mins |
| Bond Road | 17 mins |
| Old Farm Road | 20 mins |
General Hospital, Poole UK
Here are roads you can park on for free near to General Hospital, Poole UK:
| Best Free Parking near to General Hospital | Approx Walk Time |
| Seliot Close | 17 mins |
| Kingsbere Road | 18 mins |
| Gorse Hill Road | 18 mins |
| Jellicoe Close | 16 mins |
| Constitution Hill Road | 18 mins |
| Fernside Avenue | 14 mins |
| Felton Road | 20 mins |
| Bond Road | 18 mins |
| Old Farm Road | 21 mins |
Best Free Parking to Poole Ferry Terminals & Port
There are streets near Poole Ferry Terminal and port that are free to park on. the nearest is Shapwick Road, just 12 minutes.
Here are roads you can park on for free near Poole Ferry Terminals & Poole Port.
| Free Parking near Poole Ferry Terminals & Poole Port | Approx Walk time to the Ferry |
| Shapwick Road | 12 mins |
| Jefferson Avenue | 13 mins |
| Ivor Road | 14 mins |
| Tuckers Lane | 22 mins |
| Albany Gardens | 22 mins |
| Hounslow Close | 23 mins |
| Rockley Road | 26 mins |
| Lulworth Avenue Halfway down, one side only | 24 mins |
| Hinchliffe Close | 24 mins |
| Hinchliffe Road | 25 mins |
Free Parking near Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset
There is no free parking on Sandbanks itself, and the arm that takes you there from Poole city Center (Banks Road & Shore Road) have pay and display parking all along the bayfront.
But Inland from that, there are some great free opportunities, some as close as just a 13-minute walk like Chaddesley Glen. See the chart below and the map below that for more details
Here are roads you can park on for free near Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset:
| Free Parking near Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset | Approx Walk to Sandbanks |
| Brownsea Road | 13 mins |
| Chaddesley Glen | 13 mins |
| Brudenell Road | 20 mins |
| Canford Crescent | 23 mins |
| Nairn Road | 23 mins |
| Inverness Road | 24 mins |
| Flaghead Road | 25 mins |
| Imbrecourt | 26 mins |
| Cliff Drive | 28 mins |
Free Parking near Branksome Chime Beach, Poole
Branksome chime Beach is one of the best beaches according to locals, and it is fine golden sand on the beach for good measure. But free Parking would only make this beach better, and here it is.
See below for 10 great roads you can park on for free near Branksome Chime beach, Poole.
Here are roads you can park on for free near Branksome Chime beach, Poole, Dorset:
| Free Parking near Branksome Chime beach, Poole | Approx Walk to the Beach |
| Pinecliff Road | 3 mins |
| Dalkeith Road | 6 mins |
| Westminster Road | 8 mins |
| Lakeside Road | 8 mins |
| Buccleuch Road | 8 mins |
| Pinewood Road | 9 mins |
| Oratory Gardens | 9 mins |
| Ettrick Road | 9 mins |
| Martello Road South | 10 mins |
Free Parking near Parkstone Railway Station, Poole
Suppose you’re driving to Poole and want to leave your car for free for a few days. Parking up by Parkstone railway Station and jumping on a train one stop to Poole station is a great way to go.
Here are roads you can park on for free near Parkstone Railway Station, Poole, Dorset:
| Free Parking near Parkstone Railway Station, Poole | Approx Walk to the Train station |
| Windsor Road | 5 mins |
| Balmoral Road | 5 mins |
| Highmoor Road | 7 mins |
| Powell Road | 7 mins |
| Kimberley Road | 7 mins |
| Corfe View Road | 8 mins |
| Warwick Road | 9 mins |
| Sandecotes Road | 9 mins |
| Durrant Road | 10 mins |
Free Disabled Parking in Poole City Centre
Don’t forget your blue badge and t have it clearly displayed on your dashboard with the clock properly set. Then you are good to park in all the below car parks as well as many on-street parking disabled bays though the city.
Here are roads with disabled bays that you can park on for free in Poole city centre:
| Free Disabled Parking in Poole City Centre | Price | Approx Walk Time to High st |
| High Street Shops | Free | 0 mins |
| New Orchard | Free | 2 mins |
| Prosperous Street | Free | 3 mins |
| Chapel Lane | Free | 5 mins |
| Quary Visitors | Free | 6 mins |
| Lifeboat quay | Free | 12 mins |
| Shoppers 1 & 2 car Parks | Free | 12 mins |
| Serpentine Lane | Free | 13 mins |
| Swimming Poole Car Park | Free | 22 mins |
| Poole Hospital | Free | 25 minutes |
Free Motorcycle Parking in Poole
Below is a list of motorcycle bays where you can park your motorcycle for free. Cause this isn’t your only option. Take a look also at the roads with free parking as they may be nearer your destination.
Here are roads with free motorcycle parking bays in Poole, Dorset:
| Free Motorcycle Parking in Poole | Near to |
| Newfoundland Drive | City Centre |
| Chapel Lane 1 and 2 surface car park | City Centre |
| Panorama Road | Sandbanks |
| Banks Road | Sandbanks |
| Seacombe Road | Sandbanks |
| Brownsea Road | Sandbanks |
| Salter Road | Sandbanks |
| Ferry Way | Sandbanks |
| Brudenell Road | Shore Road bay |
| Chaddesley Glen | Shore Road bay |
| Ravine Road | Branksome beach |
Best Priced Car Parks near Poole City Centre
If all these free parking opportunities aren’t enough and you still would instead park in a pay-and-display car park, see the three charts below.
We have listed Poole’s best car parks in order of the cheapest 4 hours, 8 hours and also 24 hours if you’re in for a long stay.
Cheapest 4-Hour Car Parks In Poole, Dorset
| Cheapest 4 Hour Car Parks In Poole | Price | Approx Walk Time to High st |
| Harbourside Car Park 2 | £1.80 | 25 mins |
| Harbourside Car Park 1 | £3.50 | 23 mins |
| High Street Shops | £4.00 | 0 mins |
| Chapel Lane | £4.00 | 5 mins |
| Quay Visitors | £4.00 | 6 mins |
| Shopper 1 & 2 Car Parks | £4.00 | 12 mins |
| Pitwines | £4.00 | 14 mins |
| Seldown | £4.00 | 17 mins |
| Swimming Poole | £4.00 | 22 mins |
| Dolphone Shopping Centre | £4.00 | 16 mins |
| Quayside | £6.50 | 12 mins |
Cheapest 8-Hour Car Parks In Poole, Dorset
| Cheapest 8 Hour Car Parks In Poole | Price | Approx Walk Time to High st |
| Harbourside Car Park 2 | £3.40 | 25 mins |
| Holiday Inn Express | £7.00 | 20 mins |
| Harbourside Car Park 1 | £7.20 | 23 mins |
| High Street Shops | £8.00 | 22 mins |
| Quay Visitor | £8.00 | 0 mins |
| Shoppers 1 & 2 Car Parks | £8.00 | 12 mins |
| Dolphin Shopping centre | £8.00 | 16 mins |
| Seldown | £8.00 | 17 mins |
| Swimming Pool | £8.00 | 22 mins |
| Poole Station | £9.90 | 13 mins |
Cheapest 24-Hour Car Parks In Poole, Dorset
| Cheapest 24 Hour Car Parks In Poole | Price | Approx Walk Time to High st |
| Holiday Inn Express | £7.00 | 20 mins |
| Quay Visitors | £12.00 | 6 mins |
| Quayside | £12.50 | 12 mins |
| Shoppers 1 & 2 Car Parks | £13.00 | 12 mins |
| Poole Station | £19.80 | 13 mins |
| Dolphin Shopping Centre | £12.00 | 16 mins |
| Seldown | £13.00 | 17 mins |
| Swimming Poole | £13.00 | 22 mins |
| Poole Hospital | £10.00 | 30 mins |
| High Street Shops | £12.00 | 0 mins |
Wow, Well that’s Poole for you, it was a tough one to crack, and I hope the researched info finds you all safely parked near where you want.
Drive safe, and have a great time in Poole.
