๐ Commercial Road Car Park โ The Definitive Hayle TR27 Town Centre Parking Guide
Affordable all-day parking on Commercial Road, Hayle โ 45 bays, free evenings & Sundays, a 3-minute stroll to local shops, cafรฉs & the North Quay coastal path.
๐ Type: Council-Operated Off-Street Surface Car Park
๐ Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
๐ Rating: N/A (community facility)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
MonโSat 08:00โ18:00:
Up to 1 h: ยฃ1.00
Up to 2 h: ยฃ1.80
Up to 4 h: ยฃ3.00
All-day (max stay 10 h): ยฃ4.00
After 18:00 & Sundays: Free
Blue Badge Holders: Free with badge displayed
Payment: Pay & Display machines (coins, cards) or PayByPhone app
Season Permits: Quarterly passes available from Cornwall Council offices
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 45 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Level tarmac |
| Lighting | Street-lamp LED lighting |
| Security | Occasional CCTV patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
โฟ Accessibility
Step-free, level access from Commercial Road pavement
Wide access aisles at disabled bays
Drop-Off Zone: Single-yellow curb outside entrance (observe signage)
Nearest Adapted Parking: South Quay Car Park (TR27 4HB; 6 bays, free evenings & Sundays)
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
South Quay Car Park: 4ร 7 kW chargers โ 2 min walk
Hayle Station Car Park: 2ร rapid DC chargers โ 8 min walk
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00โ11:00 | 80 % | Local shoppers & workers |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 60 % | Lunchtime cafรฉs & pub visits |
| Weekdays 17:00โ19:00 | 50 % | After-work coastal walkers |
| Saturdays 10:00โ14:00 | 90 % | Weekend market & beachgoers |
| Sundays All Day | 25 % | Leisure & strolls |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 17:00 on weekdays for free evening parking.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Hayle High Street | 3 min | Shops, cafรฉs & essential services |
| North Quay Coastal Path | 5 min | Scenic riverside & beach access |
| Hayle Heritage Centre | 7 min | Local history exhibits & toilets |
| South Quay Car Park | 2 min | EV charging & additional bays |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Hayle Heritage Centre (7 min)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 4 min)
Food & Drink
The Cornish Deli (1 min)
Engine House Bar & Kitchen (2 min)
Beach Hut Cafรฉ (5 min)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Quay Car Park | 0.1 mi | Free after 18:00 & Sun | 10 h | EV charging & sheltered bays |
| Hayle Station Car Park | 0.4 mi | ยฃ3.00/day | 24 h | Rapid chargers & rail access |
| Foundry Square Pay & Display | 0.2 mi | ยฃ1.20/h (ยฃ5 max) | 8 h | Covered bays & central location |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; CCTV & patrols issue PCNs for non-payment/overstay
Event Days: Hayle Food Festival (Aug) fills bays by 09:00โconsider South Quay overflow
Maintenance: Annual line-repainting (next: Mar 2026)
๐ Expert Tips
Blue Badge Hack: Display badge to use any free evening bay beyond standard hours
Bay Choice: Park near the eastern end for quickest exit onto Foundry Road
Stay Informed: Cornwall Council website posts bay availability alerts during peak season
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Proposal to install 4 EV charging bays under Cornwallโs Low-Emission Neighbourhood grant
2027: Parish Council reviewing capacity expansion by reclaiming adjacent verge
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