🚗 Piggy Lane Car Park – The Complete Wadebridge Town Centre Parking Guide
Free 24/7 parking in the heart of Wadebridge – ideal for market visits, riverside walks & local shopping on Piggy Lane.
🚗 Type: Free Public Surface Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
🌟 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (visitor feedback average)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free (no time restrictions)
Maximum Stay: No formal limit, but bays are first-come, first-served
Payment: Not required
Future Changes: None announced by Cornwall Council
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~40 marked bays |
| Accessible Bays | 2 Blue Badge bays close to exit gate |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Perimeter street-style lighting |
| Security | Occasional ranger patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Level Access: Flat surface with drop curb to pavement
Drop-Off Zone: Small lay-by on Piggy Lane adjacent to entrance
Nearest Adapted Parking: Further Blue Badge bays on St. Clement Street (3-min walk)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Wadebridge Co-Op Car Park: 0.2 mi (4 min walk), 2×7 kW AC Pod Point
Station Road Car Park: 0.6 mi (12 min walk), rapid DC chargers
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09 AM–11 AM | ~60 % | Shoppers & café visitors |
| Weekdays 12 PM–2 PM | ~45 % | Lunchtime crowds |
| Saturdays 08 AM–10 AM | ~85 % | Market traders & shoppers |
| Saturdays 10 AM–1 PM | ~75 % | Weekend families |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:30 on Saturdays to secure a bay for the weekly market.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Wadebridge Pannier Market | 2 min | Local produce & crafts |
| Camel Trail Riverside Path | 3 min | Scenic river walks & cycling |
| Town Centre Shops & Cafés | 4 min | Diversity of independent retailers |
| Wadebridge Railway Station (heritage) | 8 min | Steam & vintage rail experiences |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Market Hall (open market days) – 2 min
ATM: Post Office (Molesworth Street) – 4 min
Pharmacy: Boots (The Platt) – 5 min
Food & Drink
The Riverside Café: Coffee & light bites – 3 min
The Dock: Pub fare & riverside seating – 4 min
Bella’s Ice Cream Parlour: Local gelato – 2 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Car Park | 0.2 mi | Free (2 h) | 2 h | On-site EV chargers; shop validation |
| Station Road Car Park | 0.6 mi | Free | 24 h | Rapid charging & larger capacity |
| Bodelva Car Park (Camel Trail) | 0.4 mi | Free | 24 h | Direct trail access |
⚠️ Important Notices
No Overnight Camping: Intended for day-use; vehicles left overnight may be towed.
Surface Drainage: Bays may puddle after heavy rain—park nearer entrance for better drainage.
Event Days: Town Festival (June) can fill car park by 9 AM—use alternatives if attending.
📌 Expert Tips
Market Day Loop: Park here, browse the market, then take a short riverside stroll along the Camel Trail.
Cycle & Park: Fit your bike to the car rack and head out on the Camel Trail from Wadebridge station.
Evening Ambience: Stay into the evening for riverside dining—ample bays remain free after 6 PM.
Blue Badge Hack: Use St. Clement Street bays if Piggy Lane is full; only a 3-minute walk back.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council exploring pilot installation of two EV charging bays as part of town-wide sustainability initiative.
2026: Potential upgrade of lighting and signage under Wadebridge town centre regeneration plan.
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