🚗 Cobweb Car Park – The Complete Boscastle Parking Guide
Cobweb Car Park Boscastle – pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, doorstep to coastal walks & harbour.
Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
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💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £1.80
Up to 4 h: £3.00
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless)
Pay-by-App: PayByPhone (location code 98035)
Season Permits: Cornwall Council Visitor Pass (4-week pass £30) accepted
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~40 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked bays (free with Blue Badge displayed) |
| Surface | Sloping tarmac with stone edging |
| Lighting | No dedicated lighting (adjacent street lamps) |
| Drainage | Surface water drains; can pond in heavy rain |
| Security | Basic CCTV on adjacent buildings |
| Signage | Traditional pay & display signage with tariff details |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Two bays by lower entrance—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Short pull-in beside machine for quick drop-offs
Kerb Ramps: None; steep slope—level access from upper footpath only
Pathways: Narrow footpath to harbour; caution in wet weather
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Live Chargers:
Tintagel Visitor Centre (PL34 0AY): 2×7 kW, 10 min drive
Rock Beach Car Park (PL27 6TW): 4×22 kW, 20 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Aug) 10–16h | 100 % | Tourists & sightseers |
| Weekdays 08–10h | 70 % | Locals & early walkers |
| Weekdays 16–18h | 60 % | Return visitors |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 80 % | Leisure & churchgoers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM in summer or use upper village overflow on Station Hill.
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Boscastle Harbour | 2 min | Coastal views & boat trips |
| South West Coast Path | Adjacent | Cliff-top walks towards Tintagel |
| National Trust Centre | 5 min | Visitor info, toilets & refreshments |
| Bus Stop (Route 300) | 3 min | Service to Bude & Launceston |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Public Toilets: Harbour Car Park (2 min walk)
ATM: None (nearest in Tintagel)
Pharmacy: None (nearest in Camelford)
Food & Drink
Cobweb Inn (on-site): Pub food & real ales
Boscastle Bakery (3 min): Pastries & coffee
Cornish Kitchen (5 min): Take-away & dine-in
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by Cornwall Council CEOs
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Parking Slope Caution: Vehicles may roll in wet—use handbrake and wheels angled into kerb
Maintenance: Annual surface repairs (next due Nov 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Harbour Access: Park at lower bays then walk up for coastal path—avoids tight hairpins.
Summer Visits: Upper overflow on Station Hill if full—free but steep walk down.
Blue Badge Holders: Use lower bays, but the slope can be challenging—ask for assistance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025: Feasibility for 2×7 kW EV bays (grant applied)
2026: Overflow redesign to add 10 bays on Station Hill (planning ref: CC/PLN/2024/845)
Accessibility Audit: Review scheduled for Mar 2026 under Cornwall Council standards
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