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Parking & Getting to Weston-super-Mare
Weston is easy to reach: M5 junction 21, mainline trains to Bristol and London Paddington, and regular buses.
Quick answer
Drive in via M5 junction 21; the main car parks are along the seafront and in the town centre, and beach parking is allowed only in the council's marked areas. By train, Weston-super-Mare station is about a 5–10 minute walk from the beach. Check prices on the council's parking pages before you travel.
Last reviewed 6 November 2026 by WestonSuperMare.org
Council car parks and prices
From North Somerset Council's car park pages, checked 6 November 2026. Prices change - check the council page or the signs before you pay. Many machines are cashless (the council uses the MiPermit app).
Marine Parade (seafront)
Marine Parade, BS23 1BE
Best for: Beach days and the promenade
Spaces: 443 bays incl. 26 disabled
Charges: 8am–6pm daily, incl. bank holidays
- • Peak (2 Mar–31 Oct): 2 hrs £3.50 · 4 hrs £7.00 · all day £12.00
- • Low (1 Nov–1 Mar): 2 hrs £1.50 · 4 hrs £2.70 · all day £4.00
- • Blue Badge: first hour free
⚠️ Gates are locked about 15 minutes before seafront rangers finish - as early as 6pm from November to February.
Melrose
Knightstone Road, BS23 2BE
Best for: Marine Lake, Knightstone and the north end of the prom
Spaces: 228 incl. 10 disabled and 13 EV bays
Charges: 8am–10pm daily, incl. bank holidays
- • 1 hr £1.70 · 2 hrs £2.90 · 3 hrs £4.10 · 4 hrs £6.10 · up to 24 hrs £14.00
- • Blue Badge: one hour free beyond ticket expiry (not 24-hr tickets)
⚠️ 2.1m height barrier. Motorcycles free in the M/C bay.
Dolphin Square
27 Beach Road, BS23 1SW
Best for: Central seafront, Grand Pier and town centre
Spaces: See council page
Charges: Pay and display
- • 1 hr £1.70 · 2 hrs £2.90 · 3 hrs £4.10 · 4 hrs £6.10 · up to 24 hrs £14.00
- • Evening (6pm–2.30am) £2.00 · overnight (5pm–10.30am) £6.00
- • Weekend (3pm Fri–10.30am Mon) £26.00
- • Weekday day ticket £3.60 (1 Sep–30 Apr, buy 6am–9.30am)
⚠️ Gravel surface - uneven for motorcycles.
Grove Park
Grove Road, BS23 2AA
Best for: Grove Park, the Playhouse and the High Street
Spaces: 72 incl. 3 disabled
Charges: 8am–10pm daily, incl. bank holidays
- • 1 hr £1.70 · 2 hrs £2.90 · 3 hrs £4.10 · 4 hrs £6.10 · up to 24 hrs £14.00
- • Overnight (6pm–8am) £2.00
Knightstone Causeway
Knightstone Causeway, BS23 2AD
Best for: Knightstone Island and Marine Lake
Spaces: 31 incl. 2 disabled
Charges: 8am–10pm daily, incl. bank holidays
- • 1 hr £1.70 · 2 hrs £2.90 · 3 hrs £4.10 · 4 hrs £6.10 · up to 24 hrs £14.00
- • Overnight (6pm–8am) £2.00
- • Motorcycles free
⚠️ Small - fills quickly on sunny days.
Carlton Street (multi-storey)
Carlton Street, BS23 1UA
Best for: Town centre shops, the cinema and the station
Spaces: 95 incl. 15 disabled (ground level)
Charges: Pay and display
- • 1 hr £1.70 · 2 hrs £2.90 · 3 hrs £4.10 · 4 hrs £6.10 · up to 24 hrs £14.00
- • Evening (6pm–2.30am) £2.00 · overnight (5pm–10.30am) £6.00
- • Weekend (3pm Fri–10.30am Mon) £26.00
- • Weekday day ticket £3.60 (1 Sep–30 Apr, buy 6am–9.30am)
⚠️ Upper floors closed for building maintenance - the council points drivers to the Sovereign Centre car park instead.
Parking on the sand
Pay-and-display areas on the beach itself: Clifton Sands (Marine Parade) · Royal Sands (Marine Parade, south of the Grand Pier) · Uphill Sands (Links Road, Uphill). Opening hours change by season and the tide can close them - follow the "remove vehicle by" signs.
Prices and hours (Visit Weston)By car
Leave the M5 at junction 21 and follow signs to the seafront. Large car parks sit near the seafront and town centre; it gets busy on sunny weekends and event days - arrive early.
Parking on the beach
Beach parking is restricted to designated areas only, with a 10mph speed limit. Always follow the 'do not park beyond this point' and 'remove vehicle by' signs and check the tide times - the tide comes in very quickly.
Prices and payment
Seafront prices are lower from 1 November to 1 March. The council car parks above list their checked prices; private car parks set their own. Always check the signs on the day.
By train
Weston-super-Mare station is a short walk from the beach. Worle and Milton stations serve the east of town. Bristol Temple Meads is typically 20–35 minutes away.
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Sources & checks
Rules, prices and opening times change - check these official sources before you go.