Parking

Coronavirus (COVID-19): change to service

All car parks have now reopened. Full parking enforcement is now in place. See our full parking services update.

See further information about changes to services.

There are lots of places to park in and around Bournemouth so you'll easily find a convenient place to leave your car.
PayByPhone is the quick and easy way to pay to park. Register for PayByPhone now

New card only payment machines have been introduced in our car parks. These machines accept Visa, Maestro and MasterCard. They also accept contactless cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay for Android devices. The card linked to the phone should be a Visa, Maestro or MasterCard.

Find a Car Park

Find out where to park your car or motorbike in Bournemouth and how much it will cost. You can also charge your electric vehicle in specific spaces.

Parking Restrictions

We want to make it easy for everyone to get around Bournemouth. Our parking restrictions are designed to keep traffic moving.

Parking Permits

We offer car park permits and resident’s permits at specific locations only.

Penalty Charge Notices and Vehicle Removal

Illegal parking can be dangerous and hold up traffic. If you park your vehicle illegally, we’ll issue you a Penalty Charge Notice. In some cases we may also remove the vehicle.

Pay or challenge your parking fine, ticket starting with BB

Pay or challenge your parking fine, ticket starting with RD

Pay or challenge your parking fine, ticket starting with CC or DA

Pay or challenge your parking fine, ticket starting with PE

Vehicle Removal

Disabled Parking

If you’re a disabled driver, you can apply for a disabled space outside your home or business. You can also use a Blue Badge.

Alternative Travel

If you prefer to leave the car at home, there are other travel options in and around Bournemouth.