Porthgwidden Parking, St Ives — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Porthgwidden Car Park have?"

"Porthgwidden Car Park in St Ives has approximately 94 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Porthgwidden Car Park busiest?"

"Porthgwidden Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Porthgwidden Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Porthgwidden Car Park?"

"Porthgwidden Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

94 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: TR26 1PW
Capacity: ~94 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Porthgwidden Car Park, 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 Porthgwidden Car Park

As a town centre car park in St Ives, Porthgwidden Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 94 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Porthgwidden Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 94 spaces, that is roughly 85 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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

There are 21 car parks across St Ives, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Island Carpark, about 100m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Porthgwidden Car Park have?

Porthgwidden Car Park in St Ives has approximately 94 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Porthgwidden Car Park busiest?

Porthgwidden Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Porthgwidden Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Porthgwidden Car Park?

Porthgwidden Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Island Carpark 102m away Sloop Car Park 267m away Barnoon Long Stay Car Park 563m away Station Long Stay Parking, St Ives 747m 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

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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