The Phoenix Car Park – The Complete Newquay Visitor Guide 🚗
Coastal parking near Newquay's beaches – 150+ spaces with easy access to Fistral Beach & town centre. Your gateway to Cornwall's surf paradise.
🚗 Type: Private Pay & Display
🕒 Open: 24/7 (attended 8am-8pm May-Sep)
🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (praised for beach proximity, noted for summer queues)
💰 PRICING & PERMITS
| Duration | Peak (Jun-Aug) | Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £3.50 | £2.00 |
| 3 hours | £8.00 | £5.00 |
| 6 hours | £12.00 | £8.00 |
| 24 hours | £18.00 | £12.00 |
Weekly Pass: £60 (sold at kiosk)
Payment: Cash/card at machines or PayByPhone (Zone 4127)
📊 CAPACITY & FEATURES
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 158 (including 6 disabled bays) |
| Surface | Tarmac with some coastal erosion |
| Lighting | Partial (main walkways only) |
| Security | CCTV + summer daytime attendant |
| Height Limit | 2.0m (lower near cliffs) |
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
Blue Badge Bays: 6 spaces near exit
Beach Access: Steep path to Little Fistral (not wheelchair-friendly)
Nearest Adapted Parking: Fistral Beach Car Park (0.3 miles)
🌊 SURF & BEACH ACCESS
| Destination | Walk Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Little Fistral | 4-min | Sheltered cove |
| Fistral Beach | 8-min | Surf hotspot |
| Newquay Harbour | 12-min | Coastal path |
📅 PEAK OCCUPANCY
| Time | Summer Capacity | Winter Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 10am-4pm | 100% | 40% |
| Early Mornings | 60% | 20% |
| Evenings | 80% | 30% |
Pro Tip: Arrive by 9am in July/August or use Trenance Car Park
🏄 NEAREST SURF AMENITIES
| Facility | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fistral Beach Surf Hire | 5-min walk |
| The Stable (apres-surf) | 3-min walk |
| RNLI Station | 7-min walk |
🅿️ ALTERNATIVE PARKING
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fistral Beach | 0.3 miles | £25/day | Beachfront |
| Trenance Leisure | 0.6 miles | £8/day | Near zoo |
| Newquay Station | 1.2 miles | £15/day | Rail links |
⚠️ COASTAL NOTICES
Salt Spray: Rinse your car after parking
Seagulls: Food bans enforced (£80 fines)
Tides: Check times for beach access
📌 EXPERT TIPS
Surfer Hack: Early bird special (6-9am) for £5
Sunset Bonus: Free after 8pm Oct-Apr
Weekly Saver: Pays for itself in 4 summer days
🔮 FUTURE PLANS
2025: Cliff-edge safety upgrades
2026: Potential EV charging points
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