Visiting the Poldark harbour? Our essential parking guide to Charlestown covers the main car park on Barkhouse Lane, the rules for the Rashleigh Arms, and the best nearby overflow at Porthpean. Avoid the private resident zones and find the perfect spot for your harbour walk here.
Planning a trip to King Arthur’s castle? Our complete parking guide to Tintagel covers the main village car parks, the best spots for motorhomes, and the scenic ‘secret’ parking at Glebe Cliff. Whether you are visiting the Old Post Office or hiking to St Nectan’s Glen, here is where to start.
Exploring St Merryn’s “Seven Bays”? Our essential parking guide covers every spot from the large car park at Harlyn Bay to the hidden spaces at Porthcothan. We detail the Council vs. private options, the best overflow fields for peak summer, and where to park for the inaccessible Mother Ivey’s Bay.
Parking in St Agnes requires a bit of strategy because the village and the beach are separated by a long, steep hill. If you park in the village, be prepared for a hike back up. If you drive to the cove, be prepared for limited spaces. For most visitors, the best option is to park […]
Heading to Rock for the ferry or the beach? Our essential parking guide covers the main Rock Quarry car park, the seasonal overflow options, and the best alternatives at Daymer Bay. Whether you are lunching at The Mariners or catching the water taxi to Padstow, here is where to park.
Visiting the home of Doc Martin? Our essential parking guide to Port Isaac covers the two main car parks at the top of the village, the best options for Port Gaverne, and why you should never drive into the old harbour. Includes postcodes, payment info, and map links for a stress-free arrival.
Heading to Polzeath for the surf? Our essential parking guide explains the unique “tidal parking” rules on the beach, the best cliff-top spots for checking the waves, and where to find the hidden spaces in New Polzeath. From the council-run beach car park to the private Tristram cliffs, here is everything you need to know.
Driving to Padstow? Avoid the harbour traffic jams with our guide to the best places to park. We cover the convenient Park & Ride, the closest spots to Stein’s Fish & Chips, and the large Railway car park. Whether you are cycling the Camel Trail or catching the ferry to Rock, here is where to leave your car.
Heading to the surf capital of the UK? Parking in Newquay can be tricky if you don’t know the zones. Our complete guide covers the notorious regulations at Fistral Beach, the best long-stay options in the town centre, and where to park for the harbour. Avoid the fines and find the perfect spot for your beach day here.
Parking in Bude is generally easier than in St Ives or Padstow because the town is more open and spread out. However, picking the wrong car park can still leave you with a long walk carrying deckchairs. Bude is effectively split into three zones: Summerleaze Beach (Town Centre), Crooklets Beach (North), and the Canal/Wharf area. […]