Parking in Lostwithiel is refreshingly simple. The town is compact, meaning you are never more than a five-minute walk from Fore Street. The main parking hubs are located just off the A390 and are designed to keep cars out of the narrow medieval streets.
For almost all visits, your best bet is the Community Centre, which offers plenty of space and easy access to the town.
Our Top Picks
Save time by heading straight to the car park that matches your plans.
- Best for Town Centre (Free): Lostwithiel Community Centre. The main car park for the town. It is large, easy to find, and completely free (though donations are welcome).
- Best for River Walks: Coulson Park. A scenic spot right next to the River Fowey. Perfect for dog walkers or if you want a picnic by the water.
- Best for Commuters: Lostwithiel Station. Located directly on the platform side. It has limited spaces but is ideal if you are catching the train to Plymouth or Penzance.
Town Centre & Free Parking
Lostwithiel is one of the few towns in Cornwall where you don’t need to worry about carrying change for meters.
Lostwithiel Community Centre
Postcode: PL22 0HE
Capacity: Large
Best For: Antique hunting, the museum, and the medieval bridge. It is located on Pleyber Christ Way, just off the main A390. From here, there is a safe walkway directly into the town centre.
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Coulson Park
Postcode: PL22 0JR
Capacity: ~30 spaces
Best For: The river and the park. Drive down Quay Street (past the Co-op) to reach this riverside area. It is free and offers a beautiful starting point for walking Shirehall Moor.
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Station Parking
Lostwithiel Station
Postcode: PL22 0EW
Capacity: ~10 spaces
Best For: Rail passengers. The car park is located on the Grenville Road side. It is small, so have a backup plan (like the Community Centre) if you are arriving at peak times.
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Now that parking is sorted, plan the rest of your trip with our complete guide to Lostwithiel.