Freshwater / Oxen Cove Parking, Brixham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Freshwater / Oxen Cove is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 120 of 214 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Freshwater / Oxen Cove is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 171 of 214 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ5 8BD
- Capacity
- 214 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Torbay Council
- Nearest road
- Blackball Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Battery Gardens (246m), Bay Side Marine (289m), Furzeham Green Park (298m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Freshwater / Oxen Cove
Freshwater / Oxen Cove is a surface car park in Brixham, available for general parking. There are around 214 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Torbay Council.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 214 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Freshwater / Oxen Cove is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 214 spaces, that is roughly 118 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 96 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 Brixham
With 7 car parks in Brixham, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Freshwater / Oxen Cove full, Town Centre (around 600m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Freshwater / Oxen Cove
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Battery Gardens (park), about 246 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 263 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Freshwater / Oxen Cove have?
Freshwater / Oxen Cove in Brixham has 214 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Freshwater / Oxen Cove?
Freshwater / Oxen Cove is a paid car park.
When is Freshwater / Oxen Cove busiest?
Freshwater / Oxen Cove is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 120 of 214 spaces in use.
When is Freshwater / Oxen Cove quietest?
The best time to find a space at Freshwater / Oxen Cove is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 171 of 214 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Freshwater / Oxen Cove?
Freshwater / Oxen Cove is a car park with surface parking, operated by Torbay Council.