Sloop Parking, St Ives — Best Time to Park

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

"Sloop Car Park in St Ives has approximately 40 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Sloop Car Park?"

"Parking at Sloop Car Park is free of charge."

Q: "When is Sloop Car Park busiest?"

"Sloop Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Sloop Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Sloop Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free."

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

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

40 total spaces (est.)

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Sloop Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sloop Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: TR26 1LR
Capacity: ~40 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Sloop 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 Sloop Car Park

Located in the heart of St Ives, Sloop Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 40 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. Parking is free of charge.

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 40 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Sloop Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 36 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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

St Ives has a good range of parking with 21 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Sloop Car Park full, Island Carpark (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Sloop Car Park have?

Sloop Car Park in St Ives has approximately 40 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Sloop Car Park?

Parking at Sloop Car Park is free of charge.

When is Sloop Car Park busiest?

Sloop Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use.

When is Sloop Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Sloop Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Sloop Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Island Carpark 250m away Porthgwidden Car Park 267m away Barnoon Long Stay Car Park 296m away Station Long Stay Parking, St Ives 611m away Trenwith Long Stay Car Park 782m 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