Old Town Cove Car Park Parking, Padstow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Old Town Cove Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 13 of ~24 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Old Town Cove Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PL27 7QL
- Capacity
- ~24 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 Old Town Cove Car Park
Old Town Cove Car Park provides parking in Padstow, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 24 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Old Town Cove Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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
Padstow has a good range of parking with 16 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Old Town Cove Car Park have?
Old Town Cove Car Park in Padstow has approximately 24 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Old Town Cove Car Park?
Parking at Old Town Cove Car Park is free of charge.
When is Old Town Cove Car Park busiest?
Old Town Cove Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 13 of ~24 spaces in use.
When is Old Town Cove Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Old Town Cove Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Old Town Cove Car Park?
Old Town Cove Car Park is a car park with surface parking.