Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park Parking, Ilfracombe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX34 9NU
- Capacity
- ~35 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 Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park
Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park provides parking in Ilfracombe, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 35 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by North Devon Council.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 35 spaces, that is roughly 21 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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. If Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park is full, Pier Short Stay Parking Pay & Display Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park have?
Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park in Ilfracombe has approximately 35 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park?
Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park busiest?
Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park?
Marine Drive Pay & Display Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by North Devon Council.