🚗 New Road North Car Park – The Complete Callington Village Parking Guide
New Road North – convenient pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from town centre & Tamar Valley walks.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (18:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: N/A (council facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–18:00):
Up to 30 min: £0.40
Up to 1 h: £0.80
Up to 2 h: £1.50
Up to 4 h (max stay): £2.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 10570)
Resident Permits: Zone CN permit £50 / year (unlimited stays during enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £6 (valid any enforcement day)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 h—display badge and register at machine
📊 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 (dusk–dawn) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic Cornwall Council patrols |
| Signage | Zone map & tariff board at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Two bays by pay machine—free 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
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2 × 7 kW chargers in southwest corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Sainsbury’s Callington CP: 4 × 7 kW Pod Point, 5 min walk
Link Road Retail Park: 6 × 22 kW rapid, 7 min drive
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 70 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 55 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:00 | 65 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00–13:00 | 85 % | Weekend market shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 30 % | Leisure & café visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 for free evening stay—perfect for riverside walks along the Tamar.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Callington High Street | 2 min | Shops, cafés & 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 |
🛒 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 Café (5 min): Sandwiches & hot drinks
The Mill Bakery (2 min): Fresh pastries & coffee
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Callington CP | 5 min walk | £0.50/hr; £3/day | EV charging & covered bays |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone CN) | Adjacent | £0.20/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Community Centre Overflow CP | 3 min walk | Free (limited bays) | Free off-peak & events parking |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat by Cornwall Council CEOs; CCTV off-hours
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly lining & drainage inspections (next due Nov 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Resident Saver: Annual permit (£50) is best value for regular visitors.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge—park in marked bays for free up to 4 h.
Market Days: Bays fill by 09:30 Saturdays—consider arriving early or using Sainsbury’s.
Weather Alert: Northern bays near entrance can pool—opt for central bays in heavy rain.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Install 2 × 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
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