On our first visit to Newquay, we drove from our home in Wakefield and used the town as a base to explore other Cornish towns such as St Ives and Padstow. However, little we didn’t know how difficult it would be to park while we were there.
Due to our b&b not having designated parking, we were left using local car parks, which were both stressful and difficult, to say the least.
Coming back to the car parks in Newquay after a day out wasn’t something we looked forward to. However, the experience did provide us with a lot of useful information that we’re looking forward to sharing in this post.
Each car park in the list below has a bio with opening times, parking charges, local amenities and other notes. As a result, you should be able to find a car park near to where you’re visiting or staying while in Newquay.
Manor Road Car Park
Address: 24 St Michael’s Rd, Newquay TR7 1RA
Manor Road Car Park is very convenient for those looking to park and walk into town. It is centrally located and perfect for day visitors. The car park is a long stay car park and has 246 and is open 24 hours.
Parking is available overnight and is free from 4pm until 9am the next day. Parking charges range from £1.40/£1.60 for one hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. There are changes within the parking charges depending on the time of year you visit.
There are several ways you can pay, from cash with coins and notes to card payments, apple pay and even through mobile phone, though we struggled with mobile reception so make sure you have a backup in case you struggle.
The car park is open to cars, small vans and motorcycles, though the car park is tight to manoeuvre and so if you require more space or you are a larger vehicle I would look at one of the others on the list. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Albany Road Car Park
Address: Albany Road, Newquay TR7 2NS
Albany Road car park is a smaller car park located off Tolcarne Road. It has 31 spaces, including disabled parking and is easier to access. It has no height restrictions so if you have a tall car or even a van you should be more suited to this car park.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between 4pm, and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
You can pay by mobile phone or coins at this car park; unfortunately, notes and card payments are not accepted.
Atlantic Road Car Park
Address: Pentire Rd, Newquay TR7 1QS
Atlantic Road car park has 300 or so spaces and is a large grass field. With a height restriction of 6ft (1.83m) and therefore may not be suitable for vans or cars with rooftop boxes. Due to its proximity to Fistral Beach (a 10-minute walk), you can often find that these 300 spaces have often filled up before 11am in peak season.
The Atlantic Road car park is also ideal for Newquay town centre, with the shops, activity centres and restaurants all just a short stroll away. This car park only accepts coins, mobile payments, or you can pay through the JustPark App.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours; parking charges do not apply between 4pm, and 9am.
Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Belmont Long Stay Car Park
Address: 19 Belmont Pl, Newquay TR7 1HG
Belmont car park is situated at the edge of the golf course, roughly a 10-minute walk to Fistral Beach or the heart of Newquay town centre.
The car park has 94 spaces, but the access to and from the car park is down a narrow residential street which often has cars parked on the roadside. There’s also a height restriction of 6ft 10in (2.083m). As such, I would only suggest parking here if you’re in a small car or a very confident driver.
Motorcycles can park for free, provided they do not use a car parking space. If a car parking space is used, then regular parking charges will apply. There is disabled parking available and will be charged at the same rate as regular car parking.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
No motorhomes and campers are permitted between 11pm – 8am. There is also no overnight sleeping/camping within the car park permitted.
Dane Road
Address: Dane Road, Newquay TR7 1HL
Dane Road car park is located at the top of Dane Road near the War Memorial and Atlantic Hotel. It is positioned a little away from Headland Road, which leads you down to Fistral Beach. It is a popular car park for visitors heading to Fistral Beach but can be a little longer walk into town.
There are 140 spaces in the tarmac/stone car park, and there is a height restriction of 2.1m.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Harbour Car Park
Address: Harbour View Cottage, S Quay Hill, Newquay TR7 1HR
The Harbour car park is quite small with only 31 spaces and has narrow spaces. The road getting in and out of the car park is fairly tight and can be difficult if a car is coming in the opposite direction. Habour car park has some disabled parking bays however they are limited, as such this isn’t the best option for those who need additional space.
Parking charges range from £1.50 for 1 hour up to £6 for 3-5 hours, or you can have a day session from £8.00 for 8am until 6pm, parking charges between 6pm and 7pm are £1 per session. Between the dates of 1st November until 14th March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Mount Wise Car Park
Address: Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2AZ
Mount Wise car park is located on the route from between Fistral Beach and Great Western Beach. It is not far from Manor Road car park, so it is a great second choice if you struggle to park there. While there are some grass verges around the car park, avoid parking on these as it’s not permitted with signs stating that those who do so may receive a fine.
The car parks only accept coin payments or by mobile phone. There are 173 spaces for parking, and there are no height restrictions, so this may be more suitable for taller vehicles and those with roof boxes.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between 1st November until 31st March there is a charge of £1.10 per session for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Pentire Headland
Address: 1PF, Headland Rd, West Pentire, Newquay TR7 1HN
The car park is situated between Newquay and Crantock with lovely views overlooking the sea. There is a small hut that serves snacks and drinks for those looking to have a quick refreshment.
Payment methods include coins for the machine or by mobile phone. There are 170 spaces available along with disabled parking. Motorcycles can park for free only if they are not taking up a designated space.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
St Georges Road Car Park
Address: Newquay TR7 1TD
St Georges Road Car Park is another car park closely linked to the centre of town and is perfect walking distance to the main shops and eateries. There are 95 spaces available and no height restrictions, so it is suitable for many different vehicle heights and sizes.
Much like the car park on Manor Road, the spaces are narrow, with cars tightly packed, making it hard to navigate in larger vehicles.
You can pay to park here using cash, card, Apple or Google Pay, as well as using the JustPark mobile application.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between 1st November until 31st March there is a charge of £1.10 per session for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Towan Headland
Address: Towan Headland, Headland Rd, Newquay TR7 1HN
Towan Headland Car Park is the perfect location for those looking to park away from the hustle and bustle and see some of the spectacular sights of the headland. Located near Fistral Beach, you have the option to walk down to the beach or enjoy the cliff walks.
To pay for parking, you will need coins to operate the machine or the JustPark App to pay for your parking.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Tregunnel Car Park
Address: Newquay TR7 1QH
Tregunnel Car Park is one of the largest car parks in Newquay, with 508 spaces available. It’s perfect for larger cars or vans as there’s more manoeuvrability when compared to some of the other car parks in Newquay.
The walk to the town centre is roughly 20 minutes with some steep hills to go up and down so if you struggle with fitness or have anyone in a wheelchair this may not be the most suitable for you.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
There are spaces for commercial vehicles and coaches, which charges £1.50 per hour or £10 for a day session.
Trenance, Newquay, TR8 4BY
Address: Trenance, Newquay TR7 2NW
Trenance car park is located near Newquay Zoo and boasts over 820 car parking spaces.
This car park only accepts coins or payment by mobile phone through ringing or texting in the code. However, coaches require a separate code which is located on the board when paying. There are gates on this car park which open at 8am and close at 8pm.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Motorcycles are permitted to park in motorcycle spaces or unused areas provided they are not causing an obstruction) for free. However, motorcycles who park in a designated car parking space will be required to pay the normal charges.
Watergate Bay Car Park
Address: Watergate Bay Car Park, Newquay TR8 4AB
Watergate Bay car park is located near the Cornwall Airport Newquay and has roughly 400 parking spaces. However, it’s worth noting that the machines to pay for parking don’t often work and it can be hard to get a signal to pay by phone, so it might be better to pay in advance if you choose to park here.
Parking charges range from £1.60 for 1 hour up to £8.40 for 24 hours. Parking charges do not apply between the hours of 4pm and 9am. Between the dates of 1st November until 31st March there is no charge for parking. There is no sleeping or camping permitted within the car park.
Coaches who park at this car park must pay £1.50 per hour or £10 for a full day (9am – 4pm). There is disabled parking available where normal charges apply.
Motorcycle parking is free at Watergate Bay car park, provided you park outside of a car parking space without causing an obstruction. Motorcycles parked inside regular parking bays will be permitted to pay the standard car parking amount at the rates provided.