Link Road Long Stay Car Park Parking, Padstow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PL28 8EZ
- Capacity
- ~312 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Cornwall 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 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Link Road Long Stay Car Park
As a town centre car park in Padstow, Link Road Long Stay Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 312 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Cornwall Council.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Link Road Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 312 spaces, that is roughly 281 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 31 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 Padstow
There are 16 car parks across Padstow, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Lawns Pay & Display Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Link Road Long Stay Car Park have?
Link Road Long Stay Car Park in Padstow has approximately 312 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Link Road Long Stay Car Park?
Link Road Long Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Link Road Long Stay Car Park busiest?
Link Road Long Stay Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Link Road Long Stay Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Link Road Long Stay Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Link Road Long Stay Car Park?
Link Road Long Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council.