Esplanade Car Park Parking, Lynton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Esplanade Car Park
Situated near Lynton station, Esplanade Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. There are around 140 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by North Devon District Council.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Lynton
With 4 car parks in Lynton, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Esplanade Car Park full, Upper Valley of Rocks Pay & Display Car Park (around 800m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Esplanade Car Park have?
Esplanade Car Park in Lynton has approximately 140 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Esplanade Car Park?
Esplanade Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Esplanade Car Park busiest?
Esplanade Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Esplanade Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Esplanade Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Esplanade Car Park?
Esplanade Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by North Devon District Council.