? 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.
(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
✔ 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)
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)
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
| 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) |
| 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 |
✅ “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).”
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
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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