🚗 Lawns Car Park – The Complete Padstow PL28 8EB Parking Guide
Central short-stay parking at Padstow’s Lawns Car Park – pay & display, free after 6 pm, Blue Badge bays & steps from harbour, shops & beaches.
🚗 Type: Short-Stay Surface Pay-&-Display (Operated by Cornwall Council)
🕒 Operating Hours: 08:00 – 18:00 daily; free outside these hours
🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (local visitor reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.20 | Pay & Display on-site machines (coins, card) |
| 1–2 hours | £2.40 | |
| 2–3 hours | £3.60 | |
| 3–4 hours | £4.80 | |
| 4–6 hours | £6.00 | |
| Over 6 hours | £8.00 | Maximum daily tariff |
| Blue Badge | Free | Up to 3 h with badge + time clock displayed |
| Return | No return | Within 1 h of session end to prevent bay-hopping |
Payment via on-site machines or Cornwall Council’s “RingGo” app (location code displayed).
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~80 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Floodlights covering central aisles |
| Security | Occasional council patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars, vans & small coaches) |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 6 bays near Hill Street entrance; free up to 3 h (badge + clock displayed)
Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in beside entrance for 10 min
Level Access: Flush kerbs & level ramps to High Street
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Padstow West Car Park (4×7 kW Pod Point) – 5 min walk
Padstow Harbour Car Park (2×22 kW) – 7 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 85 % | Harbour visitors & shoppers |
| Weekdays 11:00–14:00 | 75 % | Café & restaurant patrons |
| Weekdays 14:00–16:00 | 65 % | Coastal walkers & anglers |
| Evenings & Early Morn | 15 % | Free-after-6 pm period |
| Weekends (High Season) | 100 % | Peak tourist demand |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 or park after 18:00 for guaranteed free bays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Padstow Harbour | 2 min | Boat trips, seafood restaurants |
| Padstow High Street | 1 min | Shops, cafés & pubs |
| Trevose Ferry to Rock | 5 min | Scenic passenger ferry service |
| South Beach (Harlyn Bay) coach | Adjacent | Seasonal shuttle to nearby beaches |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: Lloyds Bank (High Street, 2 min)
Pharmacy: Padstow Pharmacy (5 min walk)
Food & Drink:
Rick Stein’s Café (Harbour edge)
The Old Custom House (seafood pub)
Public Toilets: Adjacent to harbour (fee applies)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow West Car Park | 0.4 mi | £4.00/day | 24 h | EV charging bays |
| Harbour Car Park (Council) | 0.3 mi | £6.00/day | 24 h | Covered, central location |
| South Beach Temporary Bays | Adjacent | Free (seasonal) | 4 h max | Direct beach access |
⚠️ Important Notices
Seasonal Enforcement: Extended hours (08:00–20:00) in July–August—check signage
Return Restriction: No bay-hopping; observe “No return within 1 h” rule
Roadworks: Occasional quay resurfacing; follow temporary traffic management
📌 Expert Tips
Off-Peak Hack: Visit early (08:00–09:00) for best selection and shorter walks to harbour
Blue Badge Users: Validate at RingGo or machine after 3 h to extend if attending longer events
Lunch Rush: Pay for just 1 h if you’re popping in for a quick meal; extend via app if you linger
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council reviewing installation of 4 on-site EV chargers
2026: Proposal to upgrade lighting to solar-powered LEDs and install CCTV
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