Trenwith Long Stay Car Park Parking, St Ives, Cornwall
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 317 of ~587 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 452 of ~587 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TR26 1HB
- Capacity
- ~587 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Cornwall Council
- Nearest road
- The Burrows
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Saint Ives Leisure Centre (70m), St Ives Infant School (165m), St Ives Junior School (221m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Trenwith Long Stay Car Park
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is a surface car park in St Ives, Cornwall, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 587 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Cornwall Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 587 spaces, that is roughly 323 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 264 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 St Ives, Cornwall
There are 7 car parks across St Ives, Cornwall, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Trenwith Long Stay Car Park full, Station Long Stay Parking, St Ives (around 500m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Trenwith Long Stay Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Saint Ives Leisure Centre (sports centre), about 70 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 178 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 34 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 Trenwith Long Stay Car Park have?
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park in St Ives, Cornwall has approximately 587 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Trenwith Long Stay Car Park?
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Trenwith Long Stay Car Park busiest?
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 317 of ~587 spaces in use.
When is Trenwith Long Stay Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 452 of ~587 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Trenwith Long Stay Car Park?
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council.