
New Road North โ convenient pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from town centre & Tamar Valley walks.
๐ Type: Public Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Cornwall Council)
๐ Open: Enforcement 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; free evenings (18:00โ08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
๐ Rating: N/A (council facility)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (MonโSat, 08:00โ18:00):
Up to 30 min: ยฃ0.40
Up to 1 h: ยฃ0.80
Up to 2 h: ยฃ1.50
Up to 4 h (max stay): ยฃ2.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 10570)
Resident Permits: Zone CN permit ยฃ50 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit ยฃ6 (valid any enforcement day)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 hโdisplay badge and register at machine
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~45 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked bays (nearest path; free with badge) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 1 extra-wide bay near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with bay lining refreshed 2022 |
| Lighting | LED bollards around perimeter (duskโdawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic Cornwall Council patrols |
| Signage | Zone map & tariff board at entrance |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Two bays by pay machineโfree with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside machine for quick unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to pavement and footpath
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide route to High Street and bus stops
๐ EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2 ร 7 kW chargers in southwest corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Sainsburyโs Callington CP: 4 ร 7 kW Pod Point, 5 min walk
Link Road Retail Park: 6 ร 22 kW rapid, 7 min drive
๐ Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 70 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 55 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00โ18:00 | 65 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00โ13:00 | 85 % | Weekend market shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure & cafรฉ visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stayโperfect for riverside walks along the Tamar.
๐ถ Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Callington High Street | 2 min | Shops, cafรฉs & public toilets |
| Tamar Valley Discovery Trail | 5 min | Riverside walks & nature spotting |
| Bus Stop (New Road) | Adjacent | Routes to Launceston & Saltash |
| Community Centre | 3 min | Events, library & public facilities |
๐ Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Community Centre (3 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 2 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 2 min)
Food & Drink
The Tamar Inn (1 min): Pub dining & real ales
Riverside Cafรฉ (5 min): Sandwiches & hot drinks
The Mill Bakery (2 min): Fresh pastries & coffee
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburyโs Callington CP | 5 min walk | ยฃ0.50/hr; ยฃ3/day | EV charging & covered bays |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone CN) | Adjacent | ยฃ0.20/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Community Centre Overflow CP | 3 min walk | Free (limited bays) | Free off-peak & events parking |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat by Cornwall Council CEOs; CCTV off-hours
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 PCN (reduced to ยฃ35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at ownerโs expense
Maintenance: Quarterly lining & drainage inspections (next due Nov 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Resident Saver: Annual permit (ยฃ50) is best value for regular visitors.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badgeโpark in marked bays for free up to 4 h.
Market Days: Bays fill by 09:30 Saturdaysโconsider arriving early or using Sainsburyโs.
Weather Alert: Northern bays near entrance can poolโopt for central bays in heavy rain.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 2 ร 7 kW EV charging bays funded by council grant
2025 Q4: Upgrade pay-stations to cashless-only with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for +15 bays on adjacent land (ref: CC/PLN/2024/1228)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026