🚗 Trengrouse Way Car Park – The Complete Helston TR13 Parking Guide
Short-stay pay & display at Trengrouse Way – 185 level bays in Helston town centre, free evenings, EV charging & Blue Badge access.
🚗 Type: Short-Stay Surface Pay-&-Display (Managed by Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (barrier-free)
🌟 Rating: 4.0/5 (Local user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
All days 09:00–16:00
Up to 30 min: £0.60
Up to 1 hour: £1.10
1–2 hours: £2.10
2–3 hours: £3.20
Max stay: 3 hours (no return within 3 hours)
All days 16:00–09:00: Free
Payment Methods:
Pay-&-Display machines (10p–£2 coins, chip & PIN, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
RingGo mobile app (location code 8383; 10p transaction fee)
Season/Permit Tickets: Not available for this site
Blue Badge: Must display badge + time clock; normal tariff applies unless registered under Cornwall Council exemption schemes
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 185 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Floodlights near entrance; minimal after dusk |
| Security | No formal CCTV; managed by council patrols |
| Height/Weight Limits | No height limit; weight limit 3,500 kg |
| Coach Parking | Not permitted |
| Overnight Sleeping | Not allowed |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: No dedicated on-site bays; Blue Badge holders park in any bay with valid badge & clock
Drop-Off: Informal lay-by at entrance (max 10 min)
Mobility Access: Level surface throughout; dropped kerbs at entry
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: 3 EV bays (Swarco E.Connect: 2 fast units + 1 rapid unit capable of simultaneous charging)
Payment: Contactless payment on rapid unit; SWARCO E.Connect app or RFID for fast units
Nearest Additional:
Trengrouse Way Extension (50 kW eVolt chargers) – 2 min walk
Tesco Helston (7 kW Pod Point) – 4 min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Approx. Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 85 % | Shoppers & short-stay visitors |
| Weekdays 11:00–14:00 | 70 % | Office workers & errands |
| Weekdays 14:00–16:00 | 60 % | Late appointments & meetings |
| Evenings & Mornings | 10 % | Free parking period |
| Weekends 10:00–16:00 | 80 % | Market-goers & town visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 to guarantee a bay for longer errands, or stay after 16:00 for free evening parking.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Helston High Street | 2 min | Shops, cafés & market stalls |
| Coinagehall Street Market | 3 min | Weekly local produce & crafts |
| Helston Museum & Heritage | 5 min | Local history exhibits |
| The Parade Bus Stops | 1 min | Bus links to Penzance, Falmouth & Lizard |
| St Michael’s Church | 4 min | Historic landmark visits |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: Lloyds Bank at Coinagehall Street
Pharmacy: Rowlands Pharmacy on Church Street (3 min walk)
Food & Drink:
Café Aroma (High Street)
The Guildhall Tavern (locals’ pub, 4 min)
Fuchsia Bakery & Deli (2 min)
Public Toilets: Civic Centre & Market House
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trengrouse Way Extension | 0.1 mi | Same short-stay | 3 h | EV rapid-charging & extra bays |
| Castle Green (Long Stay) | 0.3 mi | £1.00/h; £5.00/day | 24 h | Permit-holder bays; CCTV-secure |
| Tyacke Road (Long Stay) | 0.4 mi | £1.00/h; £5.00/day | 24 h | Close to bus station |
| Fairground (Free, no limit) | 1.2 mi | Free | Unlimited | Free all day; scenic riverside walk |
⚠️ Important Notices
Return Restriction: No return within 3 hours
Resurfacing Works: Minor surfacing planned summer 2025—expect short closures of bays
Enforcement: Strict patrols 09:00–16:00; fines for overstay/dropping kerbs
No Overnight: Vehicles must vacate or risk tow during free hours
📌 Expert Tips
Market Days: Combine free evening parking (after 16:00) with an early start to catch Thursday market at Coinagehall Street.
Blue Badge Hack: Use evening free period to stay overnight if attending events—just don’t return before 09:00.
EV Users: Book rapid charger slot via SWARCO app to avoid waiting on busy weekend mornings.
Long-Stay Alternative: For full-day stays, Castle Green offers all-day ticket at a flat rate with CCTV and reserved bays.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Cornwall Council considering solar-powered lighting upgrade and additional EV bays in main car park.
2026: Community proposals to create terraced green event space adjacent to car park, improving pedestrian realm.
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