🚗 Fore Street Car Park – Bodmin Town Centre Pay & Display Guide
Convenient pay-and-display parking at Fore Street Car Park, Bodmin PL31 2WY – affordable rates, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Priory Church, shops & bus links.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Enforcement Hours: Daily 8 am–6 pm; free outside these times and all day Sunday
🌟 Rating: Not publicly rated
💰 Tariffs & Permits
| Stay Duration | Tariff | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.00 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £3.00 | |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.00 | |
| All day (max 10 hrs) | £5.00 | |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free (4 hrs) | Display badge & register at machine |
Payment: Coins, card/contactless at machines or via PayByPhone (zone ID on signage).
Return Restriction: No return within 1 hour of session end.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~60 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear bay lining |
| Lighting | Streetlamps around perimeter |
| Security | Covered by town CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for all standard vehicles) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Parking: Blue Badge holders park free up to 4 hrs in any bay; register at machine.
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay lay-by on Fore Street adjacent to pay machines.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None installed.
Nearest Chargers:
Trago Mills (A38): 2×7 kW Pod Point bays – 2.5 mi (7 min drive)
Bodmin Retail Park: 4×7 kW bays – 1.8 mi (5 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 9–11 am | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 65 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10–2 pm | 95 % | Weekend market goers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 am on Saturdays to secure a bay for market day.
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Destinations
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Church & Heritage Centre | 1 min | Historic exhibits & guided tours |
| Bodmin Museum | 3 min | Local history & interactive displays |
| Bus Stop (Fore Street) | On-site | Services to Newquay, Truro & beyond |
| Bodmin Retail Park | 5 min | Supermarket, cafés & homeware stores |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Fines apply immediately during paid hours for no valid ticket or overstays.
Surface Condition: Some uneven patches—central bays drain best after rain.
Event Days: Capacity may reduce during town festivals—consider early arrival or alternative lots.
📌 Expert Tips
App Convenience: Use PayByPhone for remote top-up and expiry alerts—no return visit needed.
Blue Badge Hack: Register badge at machine for free parking, then explore town without time pressure.
Overflow Option: If full, head to Castle Cresswell Car Park (0.4 mi) for additional free bays.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council consulting on adding EV charging bays across Bodmin car parks.
2026: Potential upgrade to ANPR pay-by-plate system to streamline entry and exit.
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