🚗 Berrycombe Road Car Park – The Complete Bodmin Parking Guide
Central Berrycombe Rd parking – affordable pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, moments from Bodmin town centre.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Cornwall Council jurisdiction)
🕒 Open: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free at all other times (evenings, Sundays & Bank Holidays)
🌟 Rating: No public review aggregate available
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 1 h: £0.60
Up to 2 h: £1.20
Up to 3 h: £1.80
Up to 4 h: £2.40
All day (max stay): £4.00
Payment Methods:
Coins (10 p–£2) and contactless card at machine
Pay-by-App (RingGo, location code 8430)
Resident Permits: Seasonal permits available via Cornwall Council for PL31 postcodes (discounted rates, subject to eligibility)
Tariff History: Modest annual review; last increase +10 p in April 2024
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 Bays |
| Standard Bays | 70 Unmarked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 Marked bays, free for blue-badge holders |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 Wider bays near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with fresh lining (2022 repaint) |
| Lighting | 6 LED floodlights (8 lux across bays) |
| Drainage | Central channel drains with biannual jet-wash clearance |
| Machine Location | Island unit at centre of car park |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans) |
| Security | 4 CCTV cameras; regular patrols by Cornwall Council enforcement |
| Signage | Digital display board showing zone code and tariff schedule |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue-Badge Bays: Four bays directly by pedestrian entrance; free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: On-street pull-in adjacent to pay machine for quick drop-offs
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to pavement on two sides
Pathways: 2 m-wide slip-resistant footpaths leading to town centre
Audible Assistance: Pay machine features voice-prompt option for visually impaired
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Proposed (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW charging points in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
County Hall Car Park (PL31 1EB): 4×22 kW units, 5 min walk
Morrisons Bodmin (PL31 2RQ): 2×7 kW units, 7 min walk
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 75 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Town centre visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–18:00 | 50 % | Evening diners |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 90 % | Market-goers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure & church visits |
| Summer Season (Jun–Aug) | 85 % | Tourist influx |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on Saturdays to secure a central spot for the weekly market.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bodmin Town Centre | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public amenities |
| Bodmin General Station | 8 min | Heritage steam services & bus links |
| Morrisons Superstore | 7 min | Groceries & additional EV charging |
| Bodmin Leisure Centre | 5 min | Pool, gym & community events |
Bus Routes: Services 23, 98 stop on Berrycombe Road—5-minute intervals during peak.
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Market Hall (3 min walk)
ATM: Barclays (Fore Street, 4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Priory Road, 5 min)
Food & Drink
The Old Quay House (2 min): Pub food & riverside views
Patisserie Valerie (3 min): Pastries & coffee
Bodmin Bakery (4 min): Artisanal breads & sandwiches
Retail & Leisure
Bodmin Museum (5 min): Local heritage & exhibitions
The Cornwall Way (adjacent): Cycle hire & scenic routes
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Road Car Park (PL31 2DT) | 4 min | £0.50/hr, £3 all day | 24 h | Central location & EV charging |
| Mount Folly (PL31 1EL) | 6 min | Free after 18:00 | 24 h | Free evenings & Sundays |
| Morrisons (PL31 2RQ) | 7 min | £0.20/30 min | 4 h max | Supermarket validation & EV charging |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement Hours: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by Cornwall Council
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Vehicles without valid ticket may be removed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface and drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Market Day Strategy: Use Priory Road if Berrycombe fills—signposted overflow in place.
Evening Visitor: Park after 18:00 for free overnight stay.
Blue-Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of four free bays closest to exit.
Weather Warning: Western end can pool in heavy rain; choose bays near lighting columns.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays pending grant approval
2025 Q4: Digital pay station trial with multilingual interface
2026: Possible extension of 30 additional bays under Cornwall Council’s car-parking strategy (planning ref: CC/PLN/2024/210)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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