🚗 Well Lane Car Park – The Complete Falmouth Short-Stay Parking Guide
Affordable 3-hour bays off New Street – quick stroll to Falmouth shops, harbour & National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
🚗 Type: Short-Stay Pay-and-Display 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
Evening session (6 PM–midnight Apr–Oct): £2.10
No charge midnight–9 AM (Apr–Oct) & 4 PM–9 AM (Nov–Mar)
No return within 3 hours after a 3-hour stay
Payment Methods
Pay-and-display machines (coins, Chip & PIN, contactless, Apple/Google Pay)
Mobile phone (JustPark code 8330; BuzzPay)
Season & Concessions
No season or rover tickets
Blue Badge holders pay normal tariff unless registered for council exemption schemes
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 37 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Minimal (entrance only) |
| Security | None (unattended; no CCTV) |
| Weight Restriction | 3 500 kg maximum |
| Height Restriction | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Parking: Pay normal fee; display badge & clock—exempt if on council scheme
Motorcycle Parking: Free in designated bays; otherwise pay car rate
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by on New Street outside entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Church Street Car Park (0.3 mi) – 4×7 kW AC
Grove Place Car Park (0.4 mi) – mixed AC/rapid bays
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9 AM–12 PM | ~85 % | Shoppers & workers |
| Weekdays 12–3 PM | ~70 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Evenings 4–6 PM | ~50 % | Theatre & dinner guests |
| Weekends 10 AM–1 PM | ~95 % | Tourists & families |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9 AM on weekends for the best chance at a bay, or use Grove Place for overflow.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Town Centre (Church St) | 3 min | Shops, cafés & public toilets |
| National Maritime Museum Cornwall | 5 min | Free exhibits & harbour views |
| Falmouth Docks Station | 8 min | Rail link to Truro & Penzance |
| Pendennis Castle & Gardens | 12 min | Historic fortress with coastal walks |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets: Public WC on Church Street (3 min)
ATM: The Moor Car Park entrance (5 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (The Moor) – 5 min
Food & Drink
Gylly Beach Café: Beachside fare – 10 min walk
The Shack: Harbour-side fish & chips – 6 min
The Stable (Castle Beach): Pizzas with views – 12 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Place Car Park | 0.4 mi | £2.30/hr (max £5.80) | 3 hrs | Larger capacity, EV charging |
| The Moor Car Park | 0.3 mi | £2.30/hr (max £5.80) | 3 hrs | Central location near High Street |
| Custom House Quay Car Park | 0.8 mi | £6/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 may be clamped or towed
Overstay Fines: Penalty Charge Notices up to £70 for non-payment or overstay
Motorhome & Coach Use: Not suitable (weight & size restrictions)
📌 Expert Tips
Harbour Hack: Park here and catch the ferry or boat tours from Custom House Quay – enjoy free evening parking if you stay past 6 PM.
Museum Shortcut: Combine a short stay for shopping with a free museum trip—time your visit to avoid peak rates.
Blue Badge Scheme: Register your vehicle with Cornwall Council’s exemption scheme for free stays.
Rainy-Day Plan: Use the Moor Car Park’s covered pedestrian route to the town centre when weather turns.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Potential pilot of dedicated Blue Badge bays and improved lighting under Cornwall Council’s parking strategy review.
Beyond: Council exploring contactless exit gates and solar-powered pay machines in town car parks.
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