Falmouth is one of Cornwall’s largest towns, and while it has plenty of parking, the layout can be confusing. The town is wrapped around a harbour with a long high street, meaning a space at one end (The Moor) is a 15-minute walk from the other (The Maritime Museum).
To avoid getting stuck in the narrow high street traffic, we recommend heading to the larger car parks on the perimeter or using the Park & Ride during the summer season.
Our Top Picks
Falmouth has distinct “zones.” Choose the one closest to where you want to spend your time.
- Best for the Maritime Museum & Events Square: Grove Place Car Park. Located right next to the museum and the chain locker.
- Best for the High Street (Cheaper): Town Quarry Car Park. It is located at the top of a steep hill, but it is larger and often has spaces when the town is full.
- Best for Gyllyngvase Beach: Gyllyngvase Beach Car Park. The primary car park right on the seafront.
Town Centre & Harbour Parking
These are the main car parks for exploring the shops, restaurants, and the harbour.
The Dell
Postcode: TR11 3HP
Capacity: ~270 spaces
Best For: Events Square and the train station (Falmouth Town). It is tucked away behind the houses but offers a good balance of location and capacity.
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Town Quarry
Postcode: TR11 3BX
Capacity: ~280 spaces
Best For: A long day in town if you don’t mind a hill. It is situated high up, meaning a walk down to the shops (and a walk back up!).
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Grove Place
Postcode: TR11 4AU
Capacity: ~170 spaces
Best For: The National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle. It is the flatest access to the harbour front.
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The Moor
Postcode: TR11 3QA
Capacity: ~35 spaces
Best For: Very quick stops. This is right in the centre but is small and almost always full. It is strictly short-stay.
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Beach Parking
Falmouth’s beaches are on the southern side of the town, away from the harbour.
Gyllyngvase Beach
Postcode: TR11 4PA
Capacity: ~100+ spaces
Best For: Gyllyngvase Beach and Queen Mary Gardens. It fills up extremely fast in summer. If full, you may find street parking on the surrounding roads, but check for restrictions.
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Swanpool Beach
Postcode: TR11 5BG
Capacity: Moderate
Best For: Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve. It is a surface car park right across the road from the sand.
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Park & Ride
Ponsharden Park & Ride
Postcode: TR10 8AD
Capacity: 500+ spaces
Best For: Stress-free visiting in summer. Located on the main approach road from Penryn (near Sainsbury’s). It runs a river service (Park & Float) and a bus service into town. Highly recommended in August.
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Now that parking is sorted, plan the rest of your trip with our complete guide to Falmouth.