Tristram Cliff Top Car Park Parking, Padstow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 599 of ~894 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 653 of ~894 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PL27 6TP
- Capacity
- ~894 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Dunders Hill
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Tristram Caravan Park (105m), Oystercatcher (360m), TJs Surf Shop, Kitchen and Bar (379m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tristram Cliff Top Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Padstow will find parking at Tristram Cliff Top Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. At approximately 894 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 894 spaces, that is roughly 581 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 313 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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. If Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is full, Car Park, Padstow is about 250m away and worth considering.
What’s near Tristram Cliff Top Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 2 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Tristram Caravan Park, about 105 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 372 metres away — about a 5-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 325 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tristram Cliff Top Car Park have?
Tristram Cliff Top Car Park in Padstow has approximately 894 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Tristram Cliff Top Car Park?
Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Tristram Cliff Top Car Park busiest?
Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 599 of ~894 spaces in use.
When is Tristram Cliff Top Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 653 of ~894 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Tristram Cliff Top Car Park?
Tristram Cliff Top Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.