Crantock Beach Car Park Parking, Newquay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TR8 5RN
- Capacity
- ~182 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Trust
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Crantock Beach Car Park
Crantock Beach Car Park provides parking in Newquay, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 182 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. This is a paid car park. It is operated by National Trust.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Crantock Beach Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 182 spaces, that is roughly 100 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 82 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 Newquay
Newquay has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Crantock Beach Car Park have?
Crantock Beach Car Park in Newquay has approximately 182 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Crantock Beach Car Park?
Crantock Beach Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Crantock Beach Car Park busiest?
Crantock Beach Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Crantock Beach Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Crantock Beach Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Crantock Beach Car Park?
Crantock Beach Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.