Island Carpark Parking, St Ives

Q: "How many parking spaces does Island Carpark have?"

"Island Carpark in St Ives has approximately 149 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Island Carpark?"

"Island Carpark is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Island Carpark busiest?"

"Island Carpark tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Island Carpark quietest?"

"The quietest period for Island Carpark is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Island Carpark?"

"Island Carpark is a town centre car park with surface parking."

149 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: TR26 1NR
Capacity: ~149 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Island Carpark, St Ives.
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 Island Carpark

Located in the heart of St Ives, Island Carpark provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 149 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 149 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Island Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 149 spaces, that is roughly 134 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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

With 21 car parks in St Ives, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Porthgwidden Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Island Carpark have?

Island Carpark in St Ives has approximately 149 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Island Carpark?

Island Carpark is a paid car park.

When is Island Carpark busiest?

Island Carpark tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Island Carpark quietest?

The quietest period for Island Carpark is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Island Carpark?

Island Carpark is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Porthgwidden Car Park 102m away Sloop Car Park 250m away Barnoon Long Stay Car Park 537m away

More car parks in St Ives

Broadway on-street parking ~9 spaces Carbis Bay beach ~40 spaces Cattle Market Car Park ~536 spaces Crossways Car Park ~26 spaces Darwood Pond Car Park ~60 spaces Fen Drayton Lakes car park ~63 spaces Football club parking ~25 spaces Globe Place Car Park ~186 spaces

See all 21 car parks in St Ives →

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