
Enjoy free 24/7 parking at Lux Park Car Park, Liskeard Leisure Centre – perfect for gym sessions, swim classes & countryside cycle routes, just steps from the main entrance of PL14 3HZ.
🚗 Type: Free Public Off-Street Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (no enforced hours; access at all times)
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (Average visitor feedback on proximity & convenience)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Stay Duration | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All day (anytime) | Free | No pay machines or permits required Traffic Regulation Orders |
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~50 marked bays (unmanaged gravel & tarmac mix) |
| Surface | Firm gravel with occasional pothole repairs |
| Lighting | None |
| Security | Open-air, no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for all vehicle types) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level approach to Leisure Centre entrance; no dedicated bays but badge holders may use any space.
Drop-Off Zone: Covered lay-by immediately outside the main doors.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None.
Nearest Options:
Westbourne Car Park: 0.3 mi – 2×7 kW Pod Point bays cornwall.gov.uk
Rapsons Car Park (Heathlands Rd): 0.5 mi – standard Pod Point bays
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 6–9 am | 60 % | Early-bird gym-goers |
| Weekdays 12–2 pm | 30 % | Swim-class parents & families |
| Weekdays 5–7 pm | 70 % | After-work fitness sessions |
| Weekends 9–11 am | 80 % | Leisure centre visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive 10 minutes before class times to secure a bay close to the entrance.
🚶 Walkability & Nearby Destinations
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Leisure Centre Entrance | On-site | Gym, pool, café & toilets Better |
| Liskeard Railway Station | 15 min | Trains to Plymouth & London via Looe Valley line |
| High Street (shops & cafés) | 12 min | Local boutiques & eateries |
| Cattle Market Loop Trail | 5 min | Access to Dean Street walking path |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Car Park | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne, West St | 0.3 mi | From £1.10/hr up to £6.30/day cornwall.gov.uk | 24 hrs | EV charging & marked bays |
| Cattle Market, Dean St | 0.4 mi | Free | Unlimited | Larger capacity & level tarmac |
| Lower Sungirt, Sungirt Ln | 0.5 mi | From £1.10/hr up to £6.30/day | 24 hrs | Covered pay-and-display |
⚠️ Important Notices
Unmanaged Site: No lighting or CCTV—visit during daylight or secure valuables.
Surface Condition: Loose gravel can be uneven after rain; central bays drain best.
Seasonal Events: Capacity may reduce during summer events at the Leisure Centre—plan ahead.
📌 Expert Tips
Fitness Combo: Park here, hit the gym, then cycle the nearby Looe Valley Trail—bike racks available at reception.
Family Days: Combine a swim class with High Street lunch without moving your car.
Weather Hack: Use the covered drop-off lay-by in heavy rain to stay dry between car and centre.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council consulting on modest expansion of Lux Park to meet rising Leisure Centre demand.
2026: Possible installation of low-level solar lighting and EV charge points under the “Go Green Cornwall” initiative.