Mount Wise Parking, Newquay — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Mount Wise Car Park have?"

"Mount Wise Car Park in Newquay has approximately 167 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Mount Wise Car Park?"

"Mount Wise Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Mount Wise Car Park busiest?"

"Mount Wise Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Mount Wise Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Mount Wise Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Mount Wise Car Park?"

"Mount Wise Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council."

167 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: TR7 2FG
Capacity: ~167 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Cornwall Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Mount Wise Car Park, Newquay.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Mount Wise Car Park

As a town centre car park in Newquay, Mount Wise Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With approximately 167 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Cornwall Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 167 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Mount Wise Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 167 spaces, that is roughly 150 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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

With 13 car parks in Newquay, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The Manor Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Mount Wise Car Park have?

Mount Wise Car Park in Newquay has approximately 167 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Mount Wise Car Park?

Mount Wise Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Mount Wise Car Park busiest?

Mount Wise Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Mount Wise Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Mount Wise Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Mount Wise Car Park?

Mount Wise Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council.

Nearby Car Parks

The Manor Car Park 162m away Tregunnel Hill Long Stay Car Park 385m away Harbour 510m away Berties Car Park 577m away The Griffin Car Park 607m away

More car parks in Newquay

Crantock Beach Car Park ~182 spaces Kings Head Customer Parking Narrowcliff Coach Parking ~66 spaces Polly Joke car park ~161 spaces Railway Station Car Park ~57 spaces Tolcarne Coach Parking ~109 spaces Watergate Bay, Public Car Park ~458 spaces

See all 13 car parks in Newquay →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0