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St Ives car parking is, unfortunately one of Cornwall’s most challenging. Given the influx of visitors during the summer season coupled with the town pretty but impractical streets, finding a parking space in a long stay car park in St Ives can require some patience.
Most car parks are owned by Cornwall Council and a weekly pass allows you to park at any of the following: Island, Park Avenue, Station and Trenwith so is well worth considering if you plan to remain close to base.
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We’re here to help you make the most out of your holiday, so we’ve put together this guide to St Ives long stay car park options.
Location: Penbeagle Industrial Estate, St Ives, TR26 2JH
For those holidaying for the week here and looking for a secure car park in St Ives, a mile out of town is St Ives Secure Car Park a private car park with CCTV and keypad access. It’s a 15 minute walk into St Ives town centre, and you’ll need to reserve before arrival.
Location: Clodgy View W, St Ives TR26 1JF
Close to Tate St Ives and the town, Barnoon long stay car park, can actually be used for shorter visits too, allowing you to park your car here for as little as an hour. There are 124 spaces, but it’s worth bearing in mind that there are quite a few steps to get down, so it’s not the easiest access.
Barnoon Long Stay Car Park prices
1st April – 31 October, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 1 hour – £1.70, 1 to 2 hours – £3.40, 2 to 3 hours – £4.90, 3 to 4 hours £6.60, and 24 hours £8.70.
1st November – 31 March, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 1 hours – £1.20, 1 to 4 hours – £2.30 or a day session costs (8am – 6pm) £5.50 and 24 hours is £7.70.
Location: 18 Park Avenue, St Ives, TR26 1QE
A ten-minute walk to St Ives harbour, Park Avenue Long Stay Car Park has 77 spaces. St Ives is very hilly, so it’s worth bearing that in mind when walking back to the car.
Park Avenue Long Stay Car Park prices
1st April – 31 October, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 2 hours – £3.40, 2 to 4 hours – £6.60, 24 hours – £8.70, Weekly – £49.24.
1st November – 31 March, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 4 hours – £2.30 or a day session costs (8am – 6pm) £5.50 and 24 hours is £7.70.
Location: Trenwith, St Ives, TR26 1DD
Trenwith Car Park (St Ives Leisure Centre) is the largest car park in St Ives (759 spaces) at the top of a steep hill. It’s a 10-15 minute walk to the harbour, but shuttle buses do run into town until 11pm during the summer, between Trenwith Car Park and Royal Square which is in St Ives town centre.
Trenwith Long Stay Car Park prices
1st April – 31 October, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 2 hours – £3.40, 2 to 4 hours – £6.60, 24 hours – £8.70, Weekly – £49.24.
1st November – 31 March, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 4 hours – £2.30 or a day session costs (8am – 6pm) £5.50 and 24 hours is £7.70.
Location: St Ives Station, St Ives, TR26 2BH
St Ives Station car park has 106 spaces and overlooks Porthminster Beach. It’s a 5-10 minute walk into town.
Station Long Stay Car Park prices
1st April – 31 October, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 2 hours – £3.40, 2 to 4 hours – £6.60, 24 hours – £8.70, Weekly – £49.24.
1st November – 31 March, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 4 hours – £2.30 or a day session costs (8am – 6pm) £5.50 and 24 hours is £7.70.
Location: Burrow Road, St Ives, TR26 1SY
A pay-on-exit car park, there are 129 spaces in this long stay car park in St Ives, taking around five minutes to walk to the harbour.
Island Long Stay Car Park prices
1st April – 31 October, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 2 hours – £3.40, 2 to 4 hours – £6.60, 24 hours – £8.70, Weekly – £49.24.
1st November – 31 March, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 4 hours – £2.30 or a day session costs (8am – 6pm) £5.50 and 24 hours is £7.70.
Location: Smeaton’s Pier, St Ives, TR26 1PS
While this long stay car park in St Ives is a great location, with only 31 spaces, a parking space at Smeatons Pier during the summer holidays is gold dust. Parking isn’t charged by the hour, rather by the day (8am – 6pm).
Smeaton’s Pier Long Stay Car Park prices
1st April – 31 October, from 8am – 6pm costs £8.30 or 6pm – 00.30am costs £6.20.
1st November – 31 March, from 8am – 6pm costs £3.10 or 6pm – 00.30am costs £3.10.
Location: Carbis Bay, St Ives, TR26 2NZ
Another St Ives car parking option is Porthrepta car park at Carbis Bay, it’s a little bit cheaper than the car parks in St Ives, and if you don’t mind a short stroll (15 minutes) it’s a lovely scenic walk. There are 180 spaces.
Porthrepta Long Stay Car Park prices
1st April – 31 October, from 8am – 6pm. Up to 1 hour – £1.20, 1 to 2 hours – £2.30, 2 to 3 hours – £3.40, 24 hours – £4.40 and weekly for £30.24. If you want to opt for the weekly price it can only be purchased via the pay by mobile phone system, not at the pay and display.
Location: Alexandra Road, St Ives, TR26 1ER
With a daily rate of £6 to park, St Ives Rugby Club Park and Ride is one of the cheapest ways to park in St Ives. It’s a 15-20 minute walk into town, but in the high season buses are run by St Ives Bus Company.
St Ives Rugby Club prices
Parking costs £6. If you want to use the shuttle service it’s £1.50 one way or £2.50 return.
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