Cattle Market Parking, Penzance

Q: "How many parking spaces does Cattle Market Car Park have?"

"Cattle Market Car Park in Penzance has approximately 30 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Cattle Market Car Park busiest?"

"Cattle Market Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Cattle Market Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Cattle Market Car Park?"

"Cattle Market Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Cornwall Council."

30 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: TR18 2ST
Capacity: ~30 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Operator: Cornwall Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cattle Market Car Park, Penzance.
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 Cattle Market Car Park

As a town centre car park in Penzance, Cattle Market Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. The car park has approximately 30 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It is operated by Cornwall Council.

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 30 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Cattle Market Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 27 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Penzance

With 8 car parks in Penzance, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Short Stay is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Cattle Market Car Park have?

Cattle Market Car Park in Penzance has approximately 30 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Cattle Market Car Park busiest?

Cattle Market Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Cattle Market Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Cattle Market Car Park?

Cattle Market Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Cornwall Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Short Stay 51m away St Erbyn's Car Park 73m away Clarence Street Short Stay Car Park 180m away Town Hall Car Park 199m away

More car parks in Penzance

Duke Street Car Park ~20 spaces Harbour Pay and Display ~111 spaces St. Peter's Hill Long Stay Car Park ~25 spaces

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