St Erbyn's Car Park Parking, Penzance
St Erbyn's Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full. The best time to find a space at St Erbyn's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TR18 2PA
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Cornwall Council
- Nearest road
- Clarence Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Penzance Town Hall (146m), Penzance Public Library (174m), St Clare Street Post Office (254m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 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.
What’s near St Erbyn’s Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Penzance Town Hall (town hall), about 146 metres away. The main cluster of shops sits roughly 364 metres away — about a 5-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 72 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
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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full.
When is St Erbyn's Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at St Erbyn's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full.
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.