🚗 Marazion Beach Car Park – The Definitive TR17 Coastal Parking Guide
Pay & Display bays at Marazion – affordable up to all-day stays, steps from St Michael’s Mount shuttle, beach access & town centre cafés for seamless seaside visits.
🚗 Type: Private Pay & Display Car Park (St Aubyn Estates)
🕒 Open: Daily 08:00 – 20:00
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour: £2.00
Up to 2 hours: £3.50
Up to 3 hours: £5.00
Up to 5 hours: £6.00
Up to 10 hours: £9.00
24 hours: £14.00
Payment: Pay-and-display machines (coins, card, contactless) or via JustPark app
Overstay Penalty: Automatic pay-on-exit rate applies; top-up permitted on-site
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~200 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 6 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Coach Bays | 4 hard-standing bays |
| Surface | Level compacted stone |
| Lighting | Perimeter post-mounted LED lighting |
| Security | ANPR enforcement; seasonal attendant patrols |
| Height Limit | None (coach- and motorhome-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free access via beach ramp adjacent to car park
Wide bays with access aisles at all Blue Badge spaces
Drop-Off Zone: Short double-yellow curb by kiosk (observe local signage)
Nearest Adapted Parking: Cornwall Council Beach Car Park (TR17 0AA; 4 bays; 3 min walk)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Penzance Council Car Park (Harbour TR18 2GB): 4× 7 kW chargers – 5 min drive
Tesco Penzance (Trelowarren St): 4× rapid chargers – 8 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10:00–16:00 | 85 % | Day-trippers & beachgoers |
| Weekends 10:00–16:00 | 100 % | Families, tourists & locals |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 60 % | Sunset visitors & diners |
Pro Tip: Pre-book via JustPark to guarantee a bay during summer weekends.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael’s Mount Shuttle | On-site | Direct boat transfers to island |
| Marazion Beach Café | 1 min | Snacks, drinks & restrooms |
| Marazion Village Centre | 5 min | Shops, galleries & local eateries |
| Chymber Creek Boat Ramp | 3 min | Kayak and paddleboard hire |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Beach Café kiosk (seasonal)
ATM: Spar (Fore Street; 5 min)
Pharmacy: Marazion Pharmacy (Church Street; 5 min)
Food & Drink
Beach Café (on-site)
The Godolphin Arms (3 min) – pub & dining
The Cornish Boulangerie (5 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Council Beach Car Park | 0.1 mi | Council rates; up to £10.50/day | 24 h | Evening session free; ANPR |
| Marazion Station Car Park | 0.3 mi | Council long-stay rates | 7 days | Weekly rover tickets available |
| St Erbyn’s Permit Holders Only | 0.4 mi | Permit-only | N/A | Reserved for season ticket holders |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement Hours: 08:00–20:00; overstays charged at next tariff band
Seasonal Staffing: Attendants present Apr–Oct; machines unmanned offseason
Event Days: Cornwall Folk Festival (Aug) & New Year’s Fireworks draw high demand—arrive before 09:00
📌 Expert Tips
Top-Up Flexibility: Keep ticket visible and top up at any machine without moving your car
Coach Drivers: Use bays nearest kiosk for easy payment; coaches permitted outside 11 pm–8 am
Bay Choice: Park in eastern rows for quickest beach access and shorter kiosk queues
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal for electric transfer shuttle between town and Mount under review
2026: Potential installation of solar-powered pay-machines to reduce transaction fees
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