🚗 Town Quarry Car Park – Complete Falmouth Parking Guide

🚗 Type: Paid Public Long-Stay Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Cornwall Council
🕒 Open: 24/7 (tariff applies 09:00–18:00 Apr–Oct; 09:00–16:00 Nov–Mar; evening session & overnight free outside charge hours)
🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (average of Google user reviews)

💰 Pricing & Permits
1 April – 31 October (all days 09:00–18:00):

Up to 1 h: £2.30
1–2 h: £4.60
2–3 h: £5.80
3–4 h: £6.80
24 h: £10.50
Weekly: £26.30
Evening session (18:00–00:00): £2.10

1 November – 31 March (all days 09:00–16:00):

Up to 1 h: £1.10
1–2 h: £2.10
2–3 h: £3.20
3–4 h: £5.00
24 h: £6.30
Weekly: £15.80
Payment: Pay & Display machines (coins, card) or PayByPhone app
Permits: Season tickets available via Cornwall Council portal
Blue Badge Holders: Standard tariff applies; no free bays designated

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	Approximately 281 marked bays
Surface	Tarmac with clear white bay markings; can be slippery when wet
Lighting	None (daylight use recommended)
Security	Basic CCTV coverage and regular council patrols
Height Limit	None (overnight parking outside tariff hours permitted at own risk)

♿ Accessibility

Disabled Access: No dedicated Blue Badge bays marked, but badge holders may park in any bay at standard tariff
Nearest Adapted Parking: Church Street Car Park (168 spaces, including dedicated accessible bays) – 2-minute walk
Drop-Off Zone: Short layby on Quarry Hill outside entrance

🔌 EV Infrastructure

On-Site Charging: Six 7 kW eVolt units (subject to operational status)
Nearest Rapid Options:
- Hayle Station – two 50 kW CCS/CHAdeMO rapid chargers (15 min drive)
- Tesco Extra Falmouth – four 7 kW Pod Point units (5 min drive)

📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe	Typical Occupancy	User Profile
Weekday Mornings	~60%	Commuters & hospital visitors
Weekday Lunchtimes	~50%	Shoppers & café patrons
Weekends (10:00–14:00)	~85%	Leisure visitors & market shoppers
Evenings (18:00–00:00)	~20%	Theatre & restaurant guests

Pro Tip: Purchase an evening session ticket after 18:00 for under £2.10 when staying into the evening.

🚶 Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
The Moor Shopping Arcade	5 min	100+ boutiques, cafés & public toilets
Falmouth Docks & Restaurants	7 min	Waterfront dining & boat tours
Gyllyngvase Beach	15 min	Sandy beach & leisure promenade
National Maritime Museum	10 min	Exhibits on Cornwall’s maritime history

🛒 Nearby Amenities

Public Toilets: The Moor (indoor, accessible)
ATM: Barclays (The Moor, TR11 3QA)
Pharmacy: Boots (The Moor, Level 1)
Food & Drink:
- Kota Café (The Moor) – all-day breakfasts
- Rack & Tenter (Harbour) – local ales & seafood

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Church Street Car Park	0.1 mi (2 min)	Same tariff as above	24 h/weekly	Dedicated accessible bays
The Dell Car Park	0.5 mi (10 min)	Matching Cornwall rates	24 h/weekly	Closer to Arwennack Avenue
Gyllyngvase Long-Stay	1 mi (20 min)	£2.30–£6.80/day	24 h/weekly	Beach access & coach parking

⚠️ Important Notices

Overstay Penalties: Council patrols issue PCNs for non-payment or overstays
Seasonal Closures: Field parking closed during extreme weather to protect ground
Surface Warning: Can become waterlogged in heavy rain; caution advised

📌 Expert Tips

Weekly Ticket Hack: For regular visitors, a weekly pass offers the best value vs. daily rates.
Evening Visit: Pay the evening session rate (from £2.10) for affordable theatre-district parking after 18:00.
Market Mornings: Arrive before 10:00 on Saturdays to beat the turnover influx from the town market.

🔮 Future Developments

2025: Cornwall Council piloting contactless PayByPhone kiosks to streamline payments.
2026+: Potential installation of smart-sensor occupancy displays and additional EV chargers under the county’s green transport plan.