Charmouth Road Car Park Lyme Regis
- This car park can be found in the east of the town on Charmouth Road (A3052).
- The car park is designated "Long Stay" and has a post code of DT7 3DR.
- Charges apply daily to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Rapid Electric vehicle charging possible. (Find out more)
- Pay by phone with JustPark 6317 (Cars)
(Motorhomes 818435 Commercial 6421) - Small extra charge for paying by phone (10 p ?)
Finding Charmouth Road Car Park
This car park is the first one you come to when heading in to the town from the East, which, it could be said is the best way in to town anyway.
Leave the A35 at the large roundabout where is meets the A3052 near Charmouth. Take the A3052 towards Lyme Regis (and not towards Charmouth) where this road eventually becomes Charmouth Road.
After a little over one mile you will start to enter the town and the car park may be found on the left hand side.
The first entrance is for coaches etc. the second is for cars, commercial vehicles and cars towing caravans.
This is probably the most popular car park in Lyme Regis and as such gets very busy at certain times of year.
It is the only car park to the east of the town and the easiest to get to by car from the main A35.
How much does it cost to park at Charmouth Road Car Park
For CARS: Time (Up to) JustPark Location 6317 | Summer Charges | Winter Charges November to March |
|---|---|---|
30 mins | £0.80 | £0.80 |
One Hour | £1.50 | £1.50 |
Two Hours | £2.30 | £2.30 |
Three Hours | £3.30 | £3.30 |
Four Hours | £5.30 | £5.30 |
Ten Hours | £9.00 | £9.00 |
6 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Free | Free |
The Car Park is operated by Dorset Council, as are more of the car parks in Lyme Regis.
How much does it cost to park at Charmouth Road Car Park
For MOTORHOMES: Time (Up to) (Must be less than 6m) JustPark Location 818435 | Summer Charges | Winter Charges November to March |
|---|---|---|
30 mins | n/a | n/a |
One Hour | £2.30 | £2.30 |
Two Hours | £3.00 | £3.00 |
Three Hours | £4.50 | £4.50 |
Four Hours | £6.00 | £6.00 |
Ten Hours | £10.50 | £10.50 |
6 p.m. to 10p.m. | Free but see below | Free but see below |
Motorhomes must vacate by 10 p.m. but charges only apply up to 6 p.m. | Must vacate by 10 p.m. No admission before 8 a.m. | Must vacate by 10 p.m. No admission before 8 a.m. |
The Car Park is operated by Dorset Council, as are more of the car parks in Lyme Regis.
Parking for Coaches, Lorries and towed Caravans and trailers
For CARAVANS/COACHES/LORRIES ETC.: Time (Up to) JustPark Location 6421 | Summer Charges (Correct 2024) | Winter Charges November to March |
|---|---|---|
2 Hours | £5.30 | See local signs |
Six Hours | £14.00 | See local signs |
10 Hours | £22.50 | See local signs |
24 Hours | £33.00 | See local signs |
Seven Days | See local signs | See local signs |
The Car Park is operated by Dorset Council, as are more of the car parks in Lyme Regis.
More information about the car park
The car park is open twenty four hours a day and parking is free at certain times, notably evenings and overnight (see picture above).
The car park has areas for coaches, campers and larger vehicles including, in the commercial section, cars towing caravans. Different charges apply for certain vehicles.
You have to enter your registration number to purchase a ticket.
No overnight camping/sleeping.
The Car Park has 281 spaces.
Solo Motorcycle parking is free and there is a designated area for bike parking near the entrance by the main road which must be used, or charges apply.
Disabled badge holders must pay but get an extra hour added to their payment, so by example pay for one hour and stay for two (correct 2025) - check signs locally at the time.
Charging an electric car in Lyme Regis
Fast charging for electric cars is available
There are two spaces for electric vehicles. Parking is NOT free for electric cars when charging and once charging is finished you must move to a normal space and pay the appropriate charge or if your first ticket is still valid you can continue using it.
There are toilets on site near the entrance.
Do bear in mind this car park is a good 20+ minutes walk from the centre of the town and assuming your charging up will only take about 40 minutes as it is a rapid charger and you have to move it once done you will probably have to wait with it while it is charging.
Getting in to The Town from Charmouth Road Car Park
There are two ways in to Lyme Regis from this car park.
Head up to the main road, turn left and walk down the road in to the town. The pavement swaps sides of the road and in places is very narrow. This is a busy road but traffic tends not to move too fast on it (and frequently gets "log-jammed!). This option would be best if pushing a pram/wheelchair. Distance is a little over 600 yards.
The other option is to go to the very back of the car park and there you will find an exit and a footpath leading quite steeply down to the seafront. It is in effect a very long ramp with the odd step in it but at the very bottom, is a flight of stairs.
Once at the seafront turn right and walk in to the town along the seafront, the total distance is around 750 yards.