🚗 Isle of Scilly Parking Co. Ltd Car Park – Coinagehall Street, Penzance TR18 4AY
Secure Pay & Display parking at Penzance harbour – competitive daily & weekly rates, blue-badge bays & steps from ferry terminal and town centre.
🚗 Type: Private Pay & Display Surface Car Park
🕒 Open: 24/7 (charges apply 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free after 18:00, Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (customer feedback praises proximity to harbour and clear signage)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £0.80 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.60 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.20 |
| Day Ticket (8–18) | £5.00 |
| Weekly Permit | £15.00 |
| Lost Ticket | £6.00 |
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Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (coins, card/contactless) or RingGo/MiPermit app (location code on signage)
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Blue-Badge Holders: Free parking in marked bays (badge display required)
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Season Permits: Available for local businesses and residents via online application
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 120 marked bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with clear white bay markings |
| Lighting | LED floodlights around perimeter |
| Security | CCTV coverage; regular patrols |
| Barrier System | None |
♿ Accessibility
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Disabled Access: Six marked blue-badge bays adjacent to pay machines – level tarmac paths to terminal and town
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Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby by entrance for quick passenger unloading
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Pedestrian Routes: Wide pavements lead directly to harbour side, shops and bus stops
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Public Chargers:
• Tesco Penzance (2.1 mi; 4×7 kW) – 6 min drive
• Asda Penzance (1.8 mi; 2×22 kW) – 5 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | ~85 % | Commuters, ferry passengers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~70 % | Lunch-time shoppers |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | ~80 % | Evening ferry departures |
| Saturdays 10:00–16:00 | ~95 % | Weekend tourists & market goers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on weekdays or 10:00 on Saturdays to secure a space close to the ferry terminal.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance Ferry Terminal | 2 min | Direct access to Isles of Scilly services |
| Coinagehall Street Bus Stop | 1 min | Local & regional bus connections |
| Penzance High Street | 5 min | Shops, cafés & market stalls |
| Morrab Gardens | 6 min | Seaside park & public toilets |
| Jubilee Pool | 8 min | Historic lido & waterside views |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrab Gardens Car Park | 0.3 mi | £1.20/hr | 4 h max | EV charging & covered bays |
| Western Promenade On-Street Bays | 0.2 mi | £0.80/hr | 2 h max | Cheapest short-stay option |
| Park & Ride (Trelowarren Rd) | 1.5 mi | £3/day | 24 h | Frequent shuttle to town center |
| Tesco Penzance | 2.1 mi | Free (3 h) | 3 h | Supermarket convenience & EV bays |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: Civil enforcement officers patrol daily during chargeable hours – PCN for non-payment or overstay
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Overnight Parking: Free outside charging hours but no security coverage overnight
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Market Days: Street markets on Wednesdays & Saturdays may affect access; check local notices
📌 Expert Tips
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App Top-Up: Use the RingGo/MiPermit app to extend your stay remotely without returning to the machine
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Blue-Badge Hack: Register your badge online to avoid checks – display prominently in the bay
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Ferry Timing: Plan 15 min buffer before ferry departure for ticket and security checks
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Evening Visits: Bays free after 18:00; ideal for seaside dinners or Jubilee Pool swims
🔮 Future Developments
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2025 Q4: Consultation underway for installation of two rapid EV chargers in the north-east corner
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2026: Proposal to implement real-time bay-availability displays on Coinagehall Street
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