The Phoenix Car Park โ The Complete Newquay Visitor Guide ๐
Coastal parking near Newquay's beaches โ 150+ spaces with easy access to Fistral Beach & town centre. Your gateway to Cornwall's surf paradise.
๐ย Type:ย Private Pay & Display
๐ย Open:ย 24/7 (attended 8am-8pm May-Sep)
๐ย Rating:ย 4.1/5 (praised for beach proximity, noted for summer queues)
๐ฐย PRICING & PERMITS
| Duration | Peak (Jun-Aug) | Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | ยฃ3.50 | ยฃ2.00 |
| 3 hours | ยฃ8.00 | ยฃ5.00 |
| 6 hours | ยฃ12.00 | ยฃ8.00 |
| 24 hours | ยฃ18.00 | ยฃ12.00 |
Weekly Pass:ย ยฃ60 (sold at kiosk)
Payment:ย Cash/card at machines or PayByPhone (Zone 4127)
๐ย 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) |
โฟย ACCESSIBILITY
Blue Badge Bays:ย 6 spaces near exit
Beach Access:ย Steep path to Little Fistral (not wheelchair-friendly)
Nearest Adapted Parking:ย Fistral Beach Car Park (0.3 miles)
๐ย 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 |
๐ ย PEAK OCCUPANCY
| Time | Summer Capacity | Winter Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 10am-4pm | 100% | 40% |
| Early Mornings | 60% | 20% |
| Evenings | 80% | 30% |
Pro Tip:ย Arrive by 9am in July/August or useย Trenance Car Park
๐ย NEAREST SURF AMENITIES
| Facility | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fistral Beach Surf Hire | 5-min walk |
| The Stableย (apres-surf) | 3-min walk |
| RNLI Station | 7-min walk |
๐ ฟ๏ธย ALTERNATIVE PARKING
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fistral Beach | 0.3 miles | ยฃ25/day | Beachfront |
| Trenance Leisure | 0.6 miles | ยฃ8/day | Near zoo |
| Newquay Station | 1.2 miles | ยฃ15/day | Rail links |
โ ๏ธย COASTAL NOTICES
Salt Spray:ย Rinse your car after parking
Seagulls:ย Food bans enforced (ยฃ80 fines)
Tides:ย Check times for beach access
๐ย EXPERT TIPS
Surfer Hack:ย Early bird special (6-9am) for ยฃ5
Sunset Bonus:ย Free after 8pm Oct-Apr
Weekly Saver:ย Pays for itself in 4 summer days
๐ฎย FUTURE PLANS
2025:ย Cliff-edge safety upgrades
2026:ย Potential EV charging points
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