🚗 Mevagissey Harbour Car Park – Mevagissey, Saint Austell PL26 6UX
Scenic Pay & Display parking at Mevagissey Harbour – flexible hourly rates, blue-badge bays & steps from fishing fleet, cafés and coastal walks.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (charges apply 09:00–18:00 daily)
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (visitor feedback highlights superb harbour access and clear signage)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.50 |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.00 (daily cap) |
| Overstay / No ticket | Penalty Notice applies |
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (coins, card) or cashless via MiPermit app (location code on signage).
Blue-Badge Holders: Free parking in designated bays (display badge and register via council website).
Season Permits: Available for local residents and businesses (apply via Cornwall Council portal).
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 100 marked bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Street lamps around perimeter |
| Security | CCTV coverage near pay machines |
| Height Limit | None (standard vehicles & small vans) |
| Barrier System | None |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Four marked bays closest to harbour edge; level tarmac route to foreshore.
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby near main entrance for quick unloading.
Pedestrian Links: Wide footpaths to harbour, shops and cafés.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None currently installed.
Nearest Public Chargers:
St Austell Tesco Extra (2.1 mi; 4×7 kW) – 6 min drive
St Austell Multi-Storey Car Park (2.3 mi; 2×22 kW) – 8 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10:00–14:00 | ~70 % | Harbour walkers & shoppers |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~60 % | Café patrons & sightseers |
| Weekends 11:00–16:00 | ~90 % | Tourists & family groups |
| Evenings after 18:00 | ~40 % | Sunset photographers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 11 AM on summer weekends to secure a bay close to the slipway.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Harbour Slipway | Immediate | Watch the fishing boats come and go |
| Fisherman’s Friends Café | 1 min | Fresh seafood & harbour views |
| Mevagissey Aquarium & Boat Trips | 3 min | Family-friendly marine exhibits |
| South West Coast Path (Harbour) | 2 min | Scenic cliff-top and coastal walks |
| Mevagissey Village Centre | 5 min | Shops, pubs & public toilets |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: By car park entrance
ATM: Post Office (Village Square, 4 min)
Tourist Info: Mevagissey Visitor Centre (3 min)
Food & Drink
The Lugger Inn: Historic pub & restaurant (2 min)
St Austell Brewery Tap Room: Craft ales (4 min)
Mevagissey Bakery: Freshly baked pasties & cakes (3 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Council Main Car Park | Adjacent | Same tariffs | 9 AM–6 PM | Closest to harbour attractions |
| Gorran Haven Beach Car Park | 3 mi | £4 day | Dawn–Dusk | Quiet beach parking & coastal access |
| Pentewan Beach Car Park | 6 mi | £6 day | Dawn–Dusk | Sandy beach & café |
| St Austell Town Centre Car Parks | 2.3 mi | £1.20/hr (max £6) | 24 h | EV charging & covered options |
| On-Street Bays (King St) | 0.1 mi | £1.00/hr (max 2h) | 2 h max | Quick visits to village shops |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol daily during chargeable hours; PCN issued for unpaid or over-time stays.
Gates: No gates, but parking limited to 9 AM–6 PM tariff hours; remain free overnight.
Tidal Flooding: Lowest bays near slipway may flood on exceptionally high tides—use upper bays in storm conditions.
Event Days: Harbour festivals may restrict vehicle access; check local notices in advance.
📌 Expert Tips
Harbour Walks: Park on the eastern side for direct access to the South West Coast Path towards Polperro.
Boat Trips: Purchase parking ticket that covers return time to avoid having to top up mid-trip.
Blue-Badge Hack: Display badge and swipe at Visitor Centre for extended overnight stay if needed.
Picnic Prep: Grab fresh crab sandwiches from the harbour stalls and picnic at the stone quay.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q3: Cornwall Council exploring installation of two EV charging bays at upper level.
2026: Proposal to add solar-powered pay machines and real-time bay-availability signage.
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