Type: Surface Long-Stay Pay-&-Display (Cornwall Council)
Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (barrier-free)
Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.4/5 (visitor feedback)
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.50 | Minimum session 30 minutes |
| 1–2 hours | £3.00 | |
| 2–4 hours | £5.00 | Flat daily rate |
| Over 4 hours | £5.00 | Maximum daily charge |
| Weekly Pass (7 d) | £25.00 | Display pass visibly; ideal for holiday stays |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 3 h | Badge + time clock displayed |
| Return Restriction | No return within 1 h of exit during paid hours |
Payment:
On-site pay stations (cards, contactless or coins)
RingGo mobile app (location code on signage)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 150 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 bays closest to entrance |
| EV Charging Points | 4 × 7 kW Pod Point chargers |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | Solar-powered LED bollards throughout |
| Security | Occasional Council patrols; no CCTV |
| Overnight Parking | Permitted at owner’s risk |
Blue Badge Bays: 8 designated bays, free up to 3 h
Drop-off Zone: Covered lay-by adjacent to ticket machines for 10 min
Level Access: Wide, flush-kerb pathways to quay and town centre
On-Site: 4 Pod Point 7 kW chargers (pay per kWh via app)
Nearest Additional: None closer than on-site; chargers available 24/7
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 85 % | Ferry travellers & day-trippers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time harbour visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 70 % | Return ferry & restaurant guests |
| Weekends & Holidays | 95 % | Peak tourist season |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 for best bay selection, or book a weekly pass for busy holiday weeks.
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Fowey Ferry Terminal | 2 min | Direct links to Polruan & Looe |
| Fowey Town Centre (Fore St) | 3 min | Shops, cafés, pubs & harbour walks |
| Hall Walks & Heritage Trail | 5 min | Scenic riverside and woodland paths |
| Fowey Museum & Tourist Info | 4 min | Local history, maps & visitor assistance |
ATM: Barclays & Lloyds on Fore Street (3 min walk)
Pharmacy: Fowey Pharmacy (4 min)
Food & Drink:
The Galleon Inn (seaside pub)
Bulwark Restaurant & Bar (harbour view)
Public Toilets: Quayside facilities (fee applies)
| Site | Distance | Cost | Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Car Park (Council) | 0.5 mi | £4.00/day | 24 h | EV charging; covered by CCTV |
| Bodinnick Ferry Car Park | 1.2 mi | £3.00/day | 24 h | Free ferry boarding to Fowey |
| On-Street Bays (Town Outskirts) | Adjacent | Free (2 h max) | 2 h | Quick errands; free after 18:00 |
Enforcement: Patrols 08:00–18:00; Penalty Charge Notices for overstay.
Machine Hours: Car park unmonitored 19:00–07:00 but chargers and bays remain active.
Weather Warning: Quayside can flood in storms; bays remain firm, but walkways may be wet.
Weekly Pass Hack: Weekly pass for £25 covers a full seven days—ideal for longer stays.
EV Drivers: Charge early upon arrival; bays fill quickly during mornings.
Blue Badge Users: Validate at machine after 3 h to extend stay if attending longer events.
2025: Cornwall Council reviewing expansion to 6 rapid-charge bays (50 kW) and installing CCTV.
2026: Proposal to introduce ANPR-based pay-by-plate for seamless entry/exit.
Low fine activity reported by drivers.
No user price reports submitted yet for this car park.
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