62 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode
EX34 9FA
Capacity
~62 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
North Devon Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cove Pay & Display Car Park, Ilfracombe.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon591832414650464136322314500
Tue591832414650464136322314500
Wed591832414650464136322314500
Thu591832414650464136322314500
Fri591832465055504641362714500
Sat59183650595955504636239500
Sun059182736363227231495000

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.

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