Fore Street Car Park Parking, Bodmin

About Fore Street Car Park

Fore Street Car Park is a surface car park in Bodmin town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 221 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Cornwall Council.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 221 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Fore Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 221 spaces, that is roughly 188 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Bodmin

With 7 car parks in Bodmin, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Fore Street Car Park is full, Dennison Road Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.