Lyme Regis Car Parks & Parking

Find the Best Car Park in Lyme Regis

Parking in Lyme Regis can be difficult, especially during the summer months.

This website provides information about the car parks in Lyme Regis, including their locations, parking charges, opening times, long-stay options and other useful information to help you decide where to park.

There are around 1,300 parking spaces in Lyme Regis, but the town attracts large numbers of visitors during the summer. Popular car parks can fill up quickly, particularly on sunny weekends and during school holidays.

If you are visiting Lyme Regis in the summer, arriving early is a good idea.

There are several car parks in and around Lyme Regis, operated by Dorset Council, Lyme Regis Town Council and NCP.

Some car parks are particularly convenient for the seafront and beaches, while others offer better value for longer stays.

Our individual car park pages provide information about:

Parking charges
Long-stay and short-stay parking
Car park locations
Postcodes and directions
Parking restrictions
Motorhome and larger vehicle parking
Electric vehicle charging
Walking distances to the town centre and seafront

See all the car parks in Lyme Regis

If you are planning to spend several hours or the whole day in Lyme Regis, choosing a long-stay car park can save you money.

Charmouth Road Car Park and Holmbush Car Park are located on the outskirts of the town and are useful options for longer stays.

Both are approximately a 10-minute downhill walk from the town centre and seafront.

The Lyme Regis Park and Ride can also be a good option when it is operating during the peak season.

See our Lyme Regis long-stay parking information

If your main destination is the beach, harbour or The Cobb, some car parks are considerably more convenient than others.

Monmouth Beach and Cabanya car parks are close to the seafront and beaches, while Cobb Gate Car Park is close to the bottom of Broad Street and the seafront.

Parking close to the seafront can be more expensive for longer stays, so it is worth checking the charges before you park.

Find a car park near the seafront

Free Parking in Lyme Regis

Free parking is available on certain dates during the year.

The dates can vary from year to year, so we keep a separate page with the free parking dates for Lyme Regis.

For 2026, Lyme Regis Town Council has published the relevant free parking dates for council car parks. Some car parks, including Monmouth/Cabanya, may be excluded from particular free-parking arrangements, so always check the details before travelling.

See the 2026 free parking dates →

Lyme Regis Park and Ride

The Lyme Regis Park and Ride operates during the peak season and provides an alternative to driving into the town centre.

The Park and Ride site is on the A3052 off Charmouth Road, east of Lyme Regis.

For 2026, the service is scheduled to operate during selected periods from late May through the summer holidays.

If you are visiting Lyme Regis on a busy summer day, the Park and Ride can be worth considering rather than trying to find a parking space in the town.

See Park and Ride information →

Which Car Park Should I Use?

It depends on how long you are staying and where you want to go.

For a long stay:
Charmouth Road or Holmbush can be good options.

For the seafront and beaches:
Monmouth Beach, Cabanya or Cobb Gate are particularly convenient.

For the town centre:
Woodmead, Broad Street and other town-centre options may be more convenient.

For a busy summer day:
Consider using the Park and Ride if it is operating.

For the best value:
Always compare the current parking charges and maximum stay before choosing a car park.

See all Lyme Regis car parks and compare your options →

Parking Information for Lyme Regis

We also provide information about:

Free parking in Lyme Regis
Long-stay parking
Parking permits
Electric vehicle charging
Car park locations
Parking charges
Park and Ride
Motorhome and larger vehicle parking

Use the menu above to find the information you need.

About This Website

This website is designed to make finding a car park in Lyme Regis, Dorset easier.

Parking information can change, so please check the signs and payment information at the car park when you arrive.

Where possible, we update the information on this website when charges, restrictions or other parking arrangements change.

E & O.E.

Information is provided in good faith and was considered correct when last updated. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Always check the signs and conditions at the car park you use.

Details of all the car parks in Lyme Regis may be found here

The Lyme Regis Park and Ride operates during the peak season and provides an alternative to driving into the town centre.

The Park and Ride site is on the A3052 off Charmouth Road, east of Lyme Regis.

For 2026, the service is scheduled to operate during selected periods from late May through the summer holidays.

If you are visiting Lyme Regis on a busy summer day, the Park and Ride can be worth considering rather than trying to find a parking space in the town.

See Park and Ride information

It depends on how long you are staying and where you want to go.

For a long stay:
Charmouth Road or Holmbush can be good options.

For the seafront and beaches:
Monmouth Beach, Cabanya or Cobb Gate are particularly convenient.

For the town centre:
Woodmead, Broad Street and other town-centre options may be more convenient.

For a busy summer day:
Consider using the Park and Ride if it is operating.

For the best value:
Always compare the current parking charges and maximum stay before choosing a car park.

See all Lyme Regis car parks and compare your options

We also provide information about:

Free parking in Lyme Regis
Parking permits
Electric vehicle charging
Car park locations
Parking charges
Park and Ride
Motorhome and larger vehicle parking

Use the menu above to find the information you need.

About This Website

This website is designed to make finding a car park in Lyme Regis, Dorset easier.

Parking information can change, so please check the signs and payment information at the car park when you arrive.

Where possible, we update the information on this website when charges, restrictions or other parking arrangements change.

E & O.E.

Information is provided in good faith and was considered correct when last updated. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Always check the signs and conditions at the car park you use.

Details of all the car parks in Lyme Regis may be found here