๐ Wherrytown Car Park โ Complete Penzance TR18 4NP Guide
Waterfront parking at Wherrytown โ free 2 h, seaside cafรฉs & harbour walks.
๐ Type: Surface Pay & Display Car Park (Managed by Cornwall Council)
๐ Open: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; free outside these hours & on Sundays & bank holidays
๐ Rating: 4.3 / 5 (visitor feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariff (MonโSat 08:00โ18:00):
First 2 h: Free (ticket required)
2โ4 h: ยฃ1.50 / h
Max stay 4 h
Evenings & Sundays: Free (no ticket required)
Blue Badge Holders: Free any time (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (cash/card) or RingGo app (zone code on signage)
Enforcement: Civil Enforcement patrols; display valid ticket during charge hours
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~70 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 bays adjacent to promenade entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | LED columns around perimeter |
| Security | Occasional patrols; no CCTV |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to pay machines |
โฟ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs to pavement and promenade
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by immediately outside cafรฉ strip for quick unloading
Accessible Routes: Smooth path along harbourfront and into town centre
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 ร 7 kW Pod Point at Penzance Station Car Park (10 min walk)
2 ร 22 kW BP Pulse at Causewayhead Road (5 min drive)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00โ11:00 | 60 % | Commuters & cafรฉ visitors |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 50 % | Lunch-time harbour patrons |
| Weekends 10:00โ16:00 | 95 % | Tourists & market-goers |
| Evenings after 18:00 | Free | Sunset strollers & fish-and-chips runs |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 am on weekends to secure bays nearest the waterโs edge.
๐ถ Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mountโs Bay Inn & Cafรฉ Terrace | 1 min | Seaside refreshments & sea views |
| Jubilee Pool | 3 min | Iconic lido & sunbathing terrace |
| Penzance Harbour | 2 min | Boat tours & fishermenโs quay |
| Chapel Street Shopping Arcade | 8 min | Independent shops & eateries |
๐ Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Harbour (3 min) & Jubilee Pool (3 min)
ATM: Inside Mountโs Bay Inn foyer
Pharmacy: Boots, Causewayhead Road (5 min walk)
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrab Road Car Park | 5 min | Free 1 h; ยฃ1 / h | 4 h | On-street, quick stops |
| Penzance Station MSCP | 10 min | ยฃ6 / day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV |
| YourParkingSpace (Branwell) | 12 min | From ยฃ3 / day prebook | 30 days | Guaranteed bay via app |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement Hours: MonโSat 08:00โ18:00; fines for no ticket or overstay
Overnight Parking: Free outside enforcement but at ownerโs risk
Maintenance: Annual bay-line repainting in October; temporary closures
๐ Expert Tips
Harbour Visit: Use free first 2 h to grab coffee at Mountโs Bay Inn and explore the quay.
Market Hack: On Thursdays and Saturdays, the local market draws crowdsโarrive early.
EV Users: Charge at Penzance Station then stroll along the promenade.
๐ฎ Future Developments
Late 2025: Cornwall Council reviewing installation of EV chargers at harbour car parks.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate to eliminate paper tickets.
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