🚗 The Moor Car Park – The Complete Falmouth Town Centre Parking Guide
Central pay-and-display parking at The Moor – convenient 3-hour bays from £2.30, steps from Falmouth’s shops, cafés & harbour attractions.
🚗 Type: Pay-and-Display Surface Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
🌟 Rating: N/A (council-managed facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
1 April – 31 October (9 AM–6 PM daily)
Up to 30 min: £1.40
Up to 1 hr: £2.30
1–2 hrs: £4.60
2–3 hrs: £5.80
1 November – 31 March (9 AM–4 PM daily)
Up to 30 min: £0.60
Up to 1 hr: £1.10
1–2 hrs: £2.10
2–3 hrs: £3.20
Off-Peak & Evenings
Evenings (6 PM–midnight Apr–Oct): £2.10
Free midnight–9 AM (Apr–Oct) & 4 PM–9 AM (Nov–Mar)
No return within 3 hrs after a 3-hour stay
Payment Methods
Pay-and-display machines (coins, contactless, Apple/Google Pay)
Mobile apps (JustPark code 8288, BuzzPay)
Concessions
Blue Badge holders pay normal tariff unless registered for council exemption
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 47 marked bays |
| Motorcycle Bays | 4 designated bays (free) |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter street lighting (dusk–dawn) |
| Security | No CCTV; unattended |
| Weight Restriction | 3 500 kg maximum |
| Height Restriction | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Parking: Pay normal tariff; display badge & clock—exempt if on council scheme
Motorcycles: Park free in designated bays without payment
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by on Killigrew Street directly outside entrances
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Well Lane Car Park (0.1 mi) – no chargers
Grove Place Car Park (0.3 mi) – mixed AC/rapid bays
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9 AM–12 PM | ~90 % | Shoppers & office workers |
| Weekdays 12–3 PM | ~75 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Evenings 4–6 PM | ~50 % | Theatre & dinner guests |
| Weekends 10 AM–1 PM | ~95 % | Tourists & families |
Pro Tip: For midday shopping, aim to arrive before 9 AM or after 3 PM to avoid the busiest periods.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Town Centre (High Street) | 1 min | Immediate access to shops & services |
| National Maritime Museum Cornwall | 4 min | Free cultural attraction & harbour views |
| Falmouth Docks Station | 7 min | Rail link to Truro & beyond |
| Pendennis Castle & Gardens | 10 min | Historic site with coastal paths |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets: Public WC on High Street (2 min)
ATM: Just outside car park entrance on Killigrew Street
Pharmacy: Boots (The Moor) – immediate
Food & Drink
Gylly Beach Café: Beachside fare – 8 min walk
The Shack: Harbour-side fish & chips – 3 min
The Stable (Castle Beach): Pizza & cider – 10 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Place Car Park | 0.3 mi | £2.30/hr (max £5.80) | 3 hrs | EV charging on-site |
| Well Lane Car Park | 0.1 mi | Same tariff | 3 hrs | Closest to peninsula shops |
| Custom House Quay Car Park | 0.7 mi | £6.00/day | 24 hrs | Long-stay & waterfront access |
⚠️ Important Notices
Maximum Stay: 3 hours; no return within 3 hours of exit
Overnight Parking: Not permitted; vehicles left overnight may be clamped
Overstay Fines: Penalty Charge Notices up to £70 for non-payment or overstay
Motorhomes & Coaches: Not suitable (weight & size restrictions)
📌 Expert Tips
Harbour Hop: Park here for shopping, then stroll to Custom House Quay for boat trips—enjoy free evening parking if you stay past 6 PM.
Museum Visit: Combine a short shopping trip with a free museum entry—plan your 3-hour stay to fit both.
Blue Badge Hack: Register for council exemption to avoid paying and make use of the prime central bays.
Weather Watch: On rainy days, park close to the painted “entrance” bays for quickest under-cover access to High Street arcades.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council exploring dedicated Blue Badge bays and improved lighting under its parking strategy review.
Beyond: Potential trial of solar-powered pay machines and contactless exit gates in town centre car parks.
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