St Erbyn's Parking, Penzance — Best Time to Park

Q: "Is parking free at St Erbyn's Car Park?"

"St Erbyn's Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is St Erbyn's Car Park busiest?"

"St Erbyn's Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is St Erbyn's Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for St Erbyn's Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is St Erbyn's Car Park?"

"St Erbyn's Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council."

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

Key facts

Postcode: TR18 2PA
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Cornwall Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St Erbyn's 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 St Erbyn’s Car Park

Located in the heart of Penzance, St Erbyn’s Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. Cornwall Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit.

Busyness in detail

St Erbyn’s Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. 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. If St Erbyn’s Car Park is full, Cattle Market Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking free at St Erbyn's Car Park?

St Erbyn's Car Park is a paid car park.

When is St Erbyn's Car Park busiest?

St Erbyn's Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is St Erbyn's Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for St Erbyn's Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is St Erbyn's Car Park?

St Erbyn's Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Cattle Market Car Park 73m away Short Stay 107m away Town Hall Car Park 135m away Clarence Street Short Stay Car Park 162m 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