Cove Pay & Display Car Park Parking, Ilfracombe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX34 9FA
- Capacity
- ~62 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- North Devon Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Cove Pay & Display Car Park
Cove Pay & Display Car Park is a surface car park in Ilfracombe, available for general parking. With around 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. North Devon Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Cove Pay & Display Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 37 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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 Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe has a good range of parking with 15 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Cove Pay & Display Car Park full, Ropery Road Pay & Display Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Cove Pay & Display Car Park have?
Cove Pay & Display Car Park in Ilfracombe has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Cove Pay & Display Car Park?
Cove Pay & Display Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Cove Pay & Display Car Park busiest?
Cove Pay & Display Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Cove Pay & Display Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Cove Pay & Display Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Cove Pay & Display Car Park?
Cove Pay & Display Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by North Devon Council.