Central town-centre parking at Jubilee Road – ideal for shops, cafés & Camel Trail access. Pay & Display simplicity with flexible stay options in PL27 7BX.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Cornwall Council
🕒 Open: 08:00 – 18:00 Mon–Sat (Sundays & Bank Holidays free)
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (local visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.20 per hour
Maximum Stay: 4 hours (no return within 2 hours)
Daily Cap: £5.00 per 24-h period
Payment: Pay & Display machines (card/contactless) or PayByPhone app (Zone ID: 91236)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 h (display badge & register via PayByPhone)
Permits: No long-stay or resident permits
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Bays | ~50 marked bays |
Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays near entrance |
Surface | Smooth tarmac with white bay markings |
Lighting | Street-lamp coverage |
Security | CCTV in vicinity & periodic council patrols |
Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Designated Bays: 4 Blue Badge bays by pay machines
Accessible Routes: Drop-kerb crossings to pavement; level access to town centre
Drop-Off Zone: Layby adjacent to entrance for quick unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Tesco Wadebridge (PL27 6HQ): 4×7 kW Pod Point units – 0.8 mi / 16 min walk
Bodmin Parkway Station: Rapid chargers – 4 mi / 10 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
---|---|---|
Weekday Mornings | ~70 % | Commuters & café visitors |
Weekday Lunchtimes | ~55 % | Shoppers & Market attendees |
Saturdays (10–14 :00) | ~85 % | Weekend shoppers & families |
Evenings & Sundays | ~20 % | Riverside walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 :00 AM on Saturdays to secure a bay for the full morning.
🚶 Walkability Score
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Wadebridge Town Centre | 2 min | Shops, cafés & public conveniences |
Camel Trail Entrance | 4 min | Scenic cycling & walking route |
Wadebridge Museum & Gallery | 3 min | Local history & exhibitions |
Riverside Park & Play Area | 5 min | Children’s playground & picnic spots |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement Officers patrol Mon–Sat; PCNs £70 for non-payment or overstay
Overnight Parking: Not permitted—park at own risk outside hours
Surface Warning: Bay markings may fade in wet weather—drive with care
📌 Expert Tips
App Pre-Pay Hack: Use PayByPhone auto top-up to extend your stay without returning to your car.
Market Day Strategy: Park here then stroll to Egloshayle Road Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Badge Convenience: Blue Badge holders enjoy seamless free parking—no tickets required once registered.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council piloting sensor-based bay availability displayed in the PayByPhone app.
2026+: Feasibility study for installing a solar-powered EV charging post nearby.