South Quay Parking, Padstow — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does South Quay Car Park have?"

"South Quay Car Park in Padstow has approximately 150 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at South Quay Car Park?"

"South Quay Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is South Quay Car Park busiest?"

"South Quay Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is South Quay Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is South Quay Car Park?"

"South Quay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Padstow Harbour Commissioners."

150 total spaces

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: PL28 8BY
Capacity: ~150 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Padstow Harbour Commissioners

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for South Quay Car Park, Padstow.
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 South Quay Car Park

As a town centre car park in Padstow, South Quay Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 150 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Padstow Harbour Commissioners.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 150 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

South Quay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 150 spaces, that is roughly 135 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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

With 16 car parks in Padstow, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find South Quay Car Park full, Lawns Pay & Display Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does South Quay Car Park have?

South Quay Car Park in Padstow has approximately 150 parking spaces.

Is parking free at South Quay Car Park?

South Quay Car Park is a paid car park.

When is South Quay Car Park busiest?

South Quay Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is South Quay Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is South Quay Car Park?

South Quay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Padstow Harbour Commissioners.

Nearby Car Parks

Lawns Pay & Display Car Park 232m away Railway Pay and Display Car Park 264m away Link Road Long Stay Car Park 374m away Old Town Car Park 781m away

More car parks in Padstow

Car Park, Padstow ~100 spaces Daymer Bay Car Park ~312 spaces Harlyn Bay Car Park ~518 spaces Little Petheric Car Park ~31 spaces Main Road Car Park ~863 spaces Old Town Cove Car Park ~24 spaces Porthmissen Car Park ~91 spaces Rock Quarry Car Park ~127 spaces

See all 16 car parks in Padstow →

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