Short Stay Car Park, Penzance Parking, Penzance
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Short Stay
Short Stay sits in Penzance town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With space for around 21 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed 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 only 21 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Parking in Penzance
There are 8 car parks across Penzance, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Cattle Market Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Penzance have?
Short Stay Car Park, Penzance in Penzance has approximately 21 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Penzance?
Short Stay Car Park, Penzance is a paid car park.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance busiest?
Short Stay Car Park, Penzance tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance quietest?
The quietest period for Short Stay Car Park, Penzance is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance?
Short Stay Car Park, Penzance is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council.