๐ Tesco Car Park โ The Complete Callington Parking Guide
Tesco Callington โ free 3 hr parking, easy supermarket validation, EV charging, steps from town centre.
๐ Type: Private Retail Car Park (Tesco Superstore)
๐ Open: 06:00โ23:00 daily; free parking for up to 3 hours with in-store validation
๐ Rating: N/A (private facility)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Standard Stay: Free up to 3 hours with Tesco shopping validation at tills
Overstay Charge: ยฃ1 per 15 minutes thereafter, up to a maximum ยฃ20 penalty
Payment Methods: Validation voucher (in-store), enforcement by ANPR & pay-by-app for penalty
Blue Badge Holders: Free unlimited stayโdisplay badge and notify customer service desk
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 150 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 marked bays (proximate to store entrance) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 6 extra-wide bays near entrance |
| Electric Bays | 4ร7 kW Tesco-branded chargers (free for Tesco Clubcard users) |
| Motorcycle Bays | 4 marked bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lining (repainted 2023) |
| Lighting | LED floodlights throughout (12 lux) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; store security patrols |
| Signage | Digital display at entrance showing occupancy & rules |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Eight bays adjacent to front doorsโfree with badge displayed and store notification
Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in directly outside main entrance for quick unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile ramps to pedestrian walkway
Pathways: Wide, smooth 3 m footpaths leading to store and adjacent high street
๐ EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: 4ร7 kW Tesco chargers (Clubcard holders get free charging; others pay via app)
Planned (2025): Installation of 2ร22 kW rapid chargers pending local planning approval
Nearest Additional Chargers:
Callington Town Centre Car Park โ 2ร7 kW, 2 min walk
Liskeard Road Garage โ 4ร22 kW rapid, 5 min drive
๐ Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 80 % | Early shoppers & commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time grocery runs |
| Weekdays 17:00โ19:00 | 70 % | After-work groceries |
| Saturdays 10:00โ14:00 | 95 % | Weekend family shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 75 % | Leisure visits |
Pro Tip: Validate at self-checkout kiosks to save time during peak periods.
๐ถ Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore Entrance | 1 min | Direct access to shopping & services |
| Callington High Street | 3 min | Cafรฉs, banks & public amenities |
| Bus Stop (Routes 53, 59) | Adjacent | Links to Launceston & Saltash |
| Tamar Valley Line (Gunnislake Station) | 10 min drive | Seasonal heritage rail service |
๐ On-Site Amenities & Services
Public Toilets: Inside store (accessible hours)
Clubcard Scanner & Info Desk: Customer service zone
Vending Machines: Hot drinks & snacks in foyer
Click-&-Collect Bay: Dedicated bays by side entrance
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: ANPR monitoring; penalty notices for overstay or invalidation
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ1 per 15 min, up to ยฃ20 total charge
Towing Risk: Unauthorized or abusive use may result in clamping/towing
Maintenance: Weekly sweeping; quarterly resurfacing and drainage checks (next due Dec 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Quick Shop: Use self-checkout to validate parking in under 2 minutes.
EV Drivers: Charge while you shopโClubcard users get free kWh.
Blue Badge Holders: Park in marked bays and register at service desk to avoid routine clearance checks.
Weekend Visits: Post-12 noon on Sundays often has spare capacity.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Rapid charger rollout and solar canopy covering EV bays
2025 Q4: Upgrade to ANPR pay-on-exit for seamless free-stay verification
2026: Expansion to +50 bays on adjacent land pending borough approval (ref: RBWM/PLN/2024/930)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Feb 2026
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