Mevagissey Pay & Display – Coastal Parking for Cornwall’s Fishing Village
Your Gateway to Mevagissey Harbour – Affordable Parking Near Seafood Restaurants & Coastal Walks!
🚗 Type: Council-Run Pay & Display | 🕒 Open: 24/7 | 🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (Cornwall Council Reviews)
📝 Overview
Perched above Mevagissey’s postcard-perfect harbor, this 120-space car park is the main parking solution for visitors exploring Cornwall’s second-largest fishing port. Renovated in 2022 with improved drainage, it serves as the launch point for the South West Coast Path and boat trips to Fowey.
🌊 Seasonal Traffic Analysis
(Based on Cornwall Council 2023 data)
Summer (June-Aug):
Peak: 10:30 AM–4:00 PM (100% full by 11 AM)
Secret Slot: Arrive before 9 AM or after 5 PM
Winter (Nov-Feb):
Peak: 11 AM–2 PM (60% capacity – locals + lunch crowds)
Pro Tip: Wednesdays are quieter than weekends even in peak season
🔑 Key Features
✔ 120 Spaces (Including):
4 Disabled Bays (Closest to harbor steps)
2 Coach Spaces
✔ Surface: Tarmac with harbor-view upper terrace
✔ Security: Basic CCTV (Theft warning: Remove fishing gear from view)
✔ EV Charging: ❌ (Nearest: Mevagissey RFC, 8-min walk – 2x 7kW chargers)
🚙 Access & Practicalities
Payment Methods:
RingGo (Zone 8046)
Coins at machines (No card payments)
Walking Distances:
Harbor Wall: 3-min downhill walk
Mevagissey Museum: 5-min walk
Coast Path (Portmellon route): 7-min walk
Bus Links: 473 to St Austell (Stop: 2-min walk)
🦞 Top 10 Nearby Highlights
Mevagissey Harbour (3-min) – Watch fishermen unload daily catches
The Shark’s Fin (4-min) – Award-winning seafood restaurant
Lost Gardens of Heligan (10-min drive) – Famous Victorian gardens
Mevagissey to Portmellon Walk (Starts here) – Stunning coastal section
Mevagissey Museum (5-min) – Free fishing heritage exhibits
The Fishermen’s Choir (Seasonal, 4-min) – Harbor-side performances
Saints & Sinners Bakery (6-min) – Best Cornish pasties in town
Portholland Beach (15-min drive) – Secluded cove
Mevagissey Aquarium (5-min) – Quirky harbor-edge attraction
The Wheelhouse (3-min) – Harbor-view cocktails
💷 2024 Pricing (Updated)
| Duration | April-Sept | Oct-March |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £2.20 | £1.80 |
| 2 hours | £4.00 | £3.20 |
| 4 hours | £6.50 | £5.00 |
| All Day | £8.00 | £6.00 |
| ⚠ Fine for Non-Payment: £50 (Civil Enforcement Officers patrol hourly) |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Options
| Location | Distance | Price | Perk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Car Park | 5-min walk | £1/hr | Tiny (12 spaces) |
| Church Street | 8-min walk | Free/1hr | Steep walk back |
| Heligan Gardens | 10-min drive | Free with ticket | £16 entry |
⭐ Visitor Sentiment (4.2/5)
✅ “The view from the upper terrace is worth the fee alone!”
✅ “Perfect base for coastal walks without harbor congestion.”
❌ “Payment machines often run out of change in summer.”
❌ “No overnight parking allowed (strictly enforced).”
📌 Pro Tips for 2024
Secret Summer Spot: Arrive before 9:15 AM to secure harbor-view spaces
Rainy Day Hack: Use RingGo app to avoid wet ticket machines
Disabled Note: Blue Badge holders park free but must display clock
Boat Trip Bonus: Buy Mevagissey Sea Safari tickets for 1-hour parking voucher
🚨 Local Alerts
New for 2024: Trial contactless payments coming July
Event Warning: Mevagissey Feast Week (June 24-July 1) fills all parking by 10 AM
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