Esplanade Car Park Parking, Lynton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX35 6HJ
- Capacity
- ~140 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- North Devon District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 68 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Esplanade Car Park
Esplanade Car Park is located close to Lynton railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. At roughly 140 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. North Devon District Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. With 140 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Esplanade Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 140 spaces, that is roughly 105 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 35 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Lynton
There are 4 car parks across Lynton, so you have options if your first choice is full. 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.