🚗 Ruby Country Information Centre Car Park – Holsworthy Parking Guide
Free parking at Holsworthy’s Visitor Hub – easy access to Ruby Country Information Centre, local shops & woodland trails in EX22 6DJ.
🚗 Type: Free Public Surface Car Park
🏛️ Jurisdiction: Torridge District Council
🕒 Open: 08:00 – 18:00 daily (gates unlocked at 08:00, locked at 18:00)
🌟 Rating: 4.5/5 (visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for all visitors
Permits: None required
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~20 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Solar-powered bollard lighting |
| Security | Occasional council ranger patrol; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars & small vans; no overnight) |
♿ Accessibility
Designated Bays: 2 Blue Badge bays nearest the Information Centre entrance
Accessible Routes: Level tarmac paths to building; tactile paving at pedestrian crossings
Drop-Off Zone: Layby immediately outside main entrance for quick unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Tesco Holsworthy – 2×7 kW Pod Point units (3 mi / 8 min drive)
Bude Tesco Extra – 4×7 kW Pod Point units (11 mi / 20 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | ~40 % | Tourist centre visitors & shoppers |
| Weekday Afternoons | ~35 % | Café patrons & local errand runners |
| Weekends (10–16 h) | ~60 % | Day-trippers & woodland walkers |
| Evenings & Sundays | ~10 % | Rare evening events |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to secure a bay close to the Centre entrance.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Country Information Centre | On-site | Maps, local advice & public toilets |
| Holsworthy Town Centre | 5 min | Shops, cafés & community events |
| River Deer Linear Park | 3 min | Riverside walk & cycle route |
| Holsworthy Museum & Art Gallery | 4 min | Local history displays & children’s books |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Gates locked promptly at 18:00; overnight parking prohibited
Surface Warning: Bay lines can fade—park centrally to avoid accidental overlaps
Event Days: Larger community events may redirect parking—check noticeboard onsite
📌 Expert Tips
Picnic Planning: Park here then follow the Deer Park trail for a scenic picnic spot by the river.
Badge Convenience: Blue Badge holders use designated bays—no need to register.
Centre Resources: Grab a free trail leaflet and map before you head out, especially on rainy days when council staff may adjust opening hours.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Torridge Council exploring installation of a single solar-powered pay station (with optional donation jar for park upkeep).
2026+: Feasibility study for a community EV charging event at the Centre to gauge demand.
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