Tesco Parking, Camborne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 181 of ~324 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tesco is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 259 of ~324 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TR14 8DT
- Capacity
- ~324 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Tesco
- Nearest road
- Foundry Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Tesco (73m), Centenary Wesleyan (102m), Centenary Wesleyan Church (118m)
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 Tesco
Tesco is a surface car park in Camborne, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 324 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Tesco.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 324 spaces, that is roughly 178 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 146 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 Camborne
Camborne has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Tesco is busy. The nearest alternative is Long Stay Parking, around 400m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Tesco
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 6 places to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Tesco (supermarket), about 73 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 241 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 417 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 Tesco have?
Tesco in Camborne has approximately 324 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Tesco?
Parking at Tesco is free of charge.
When is Tesco busiest?
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 181 of ~324 spaces in use.
When is Tesco quietest?
The best time to find a space at Tesco is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 259 of ~324 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Tesco?
Tesco is a car park with surface parking, operated by Tesco.