Meadfoot Car Park Parking, Torquay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Meadfoot Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 37 of 50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Meadfoot Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TQ1 2LJ
- Capacity
- 50 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Daddyhole Road
Nearby landmarks: Meadfoot Beach (168m), Headland Hotel and Spa (190m), Knoll Quarry (Disused) (194m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Meadfoot Car Park
Meadfoot Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Torquay, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 50 spaces, 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. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Meadfoot Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 38 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Torquay
Torquay has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Meadfoot Car Park is full, Meadfort Road Car Park is around 800m away and worth considering.
What’s near Meadfoot Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Meadfoot Beach, about 168 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 Meadfoot Car Park have?
Meadfoot Car Park in Torquay has 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Meadfoot Car Park?
Parking at Meadfoot Car Park is free of charge.
When is Meadfoot Car Park busiest?
Meadfoot Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 37 of 50 spaces in use.
When is Meadfoot Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Meadfoot Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Meadfoot Car Park?
Meadfoot Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.