Railway Pay and Display Car Park Parking, Padstow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PL28 8DW
- Capacity
- ~262 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Padstow Town 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 Railway Pay and Display Car Park
Railway Pay and Display Car Park sits in Padstow town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With approximately 262 spaces, 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. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Padstow Town Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Railway Pay and Display Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 262 spaces, that is roughly 236 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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. The nearest alternative is South Quay Car Park, about 250m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Railway Pay and Display Car Park have?
Railway Pay and Display Car Park in Padstow has approximately 262 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Railway Pay and Display Car Park?
Railway Pay and Display Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Railway Pay and Display Car Park busiest?
Railway Pay and Display Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Railway Pay and Display Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Railway Pay and Display Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Railway Pay and Display Car Park?
Railway Pay and Display Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Padstow Town Council.