Wellfields Car Park

Wellfields Car Park is one of the most practical long-stay parking options in Penzance because it is run by Penzance Council and sits next to Penlee Park rather than in a cramped central backstreet. That makes it especially useful for visitors who want to leave the car and walk into town, explore the promenade or spend a few hours around the galleries, harbour and seafront without constantly watching the clock.

The council’s own page is unusually clear about the detail. Wellfields currently has 162 spaces, including four Blue Badge bays, and an all-day ticket costs £2.50, with a 25p admin fee if you pay electronically through Buzzpay. Parking charges apply Monday to Saturday, but the car park is free from 4pm to 9am on those days and free all day on Sundays. There are also two ticket machines on site, one by the entrance and one on the lower level outside Penzance Tennis Club.

This listing will suit drivers who want a straightforward base for a town visit rather than the nearest possible space to one single shop. The council also notes that income from the car park helps maintain Penlee Park’s gardens and buildings, which gives it a more local-civic role than a private pay-and-display site. For practical planning, the sat-nav postcode is TR18 4HE, and the layout should be particularly handy for anyone combining parking with Penlee Park, the town centre or a longer walk through Penzance.