Parking in Bodmin

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Bodmin is a historic town, located South West of Bodmin Moor, in the heart of Cornwall. One of the oldest towns in Cornwall is actually Bodmin and was actually the only Cornish settlement in the Domesday book in 1086, to be documented. In the mid-14th century, Bodmin had half of its population wiped out by the Black Death, which was 1,500 people at that current time. The town itself is a favourite of tourists, who are intrigued by the Cornish legends, the mystifying and enigmatic beast of the Bodmin Moor and the ghastly tales surrounding the Bodmin jail.  

The main pillar throughout the whole of Cornwall and the bulk of Bodmin’s history and the pillar of the economy was the tin and copper industry. The landscape across Bodmin Moor is scattered with the remnants of derelict tin, copper and tin mines, alongside granite quarries.

Bodmin is also home to the Norman church of St Petroc, which sits proudly as the second largest church in Cornwall. It was founded as far back as the 6th century, though during the 15th century had to be mostly rebuilt, meaning the existing church structure is from 1469 to 1472.

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Bodmin has seven car parks, three short stay and four long stay, there is disabled blue badge holder parking in all car parks. All car parks are pay and display.

Those who park in designated disabled spaces must ensure a time clock and blue badge is correctly exhibited. Any blue badge holder who pays parking fees in any of the car parks, will automatically get an additional hour of free parking added onto their time. For example, if you pay for an hour, you can park for two hours.

Blue badge holders who do not pay for parking, have either, a vehicle that is enlisted in the Cornwall Council Exemption Scheme, or has a specifically modified car for a disabled person.

All below information can be found on the Cornwall Government website or the Bodmin Council page, for parking by clicking the below link:

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/parking/car-park-tickets-and-permits/season-ticket-options/

https://bodmin.gov.uk/services/town-council-car-park/

Short Stay Car Parks:

Dennison Road (PL31 2LL) – 62 spaces (including disabled)

Charges as follows:

Monday to Saturday – 9.00am – 4.00pm

•         Up to 1 hour - £0.70
•         1 to 2 hours - £2.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £3.00

There is no charge overnight from 4.00pm to 9.00am.

There is no charge on Sunday, you can park for free all day.

Fore Street (PL31 2DB) – 46 spaces (including disabled)

Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm

Charges as follows:

•         Up to 1 hour - £0.70
•         1 to 2 hours - £2.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £3.00

There is no charge overnight from 4.00pm to 9.00am.

There is no charge on Sunday, you can park for free all day.

Priory One (PL31 2DQ) – has disabled spaces

Monday to Saturday - 9.00am to 4.00pm (excluding bank holidays)

Charges as follows:

•         Up to 30 minutes - 30p
•         Up to 1 hour - 60p
•         Up to 2 hours - £1.20
•         Up to 3 hours - £1.80
•         Up to 4 hours - £2.40
•         Each additional hour - 60p

Parking is free all day on a Sunday.

Long Stay car parks:

Berrycombe Road (PL31 2NP) – 32 spaces (including disabled)

Charges as follows:

Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm

•         Up to 1 hour - £0.70
•         1 to 2 hours - £2.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £3.00
•         3 to 4 hours - £4.30
•         24 hours - £5.10
•         Weekly - £30.31

There is no charge overnight from 4.00pm to 9.00am.

There is no charge on Sunday, you can park for free all day.

Fore Street (PL31 2DB)

Monday to Saturday - 9.00am – 4.00pm

Charges as follows:

•         Up to 2 hours - £1.80
•         2 to 4 hours - £2.50
•         24 hours - £3.10
•         Weekly - £18.56 this is only available from the pay by mobile phone system. (It must also be noted that this ticket does not secure you a space)

There is no charge overnight from 4.00pm to 9.00am.

There is no charge on Sunday, you can park for free all day.

Victoria Square (PL31 1EB) – 32 spaces (including disabled)

Charges as follows:

Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm

•         Up to 1 hour - £0.70
•         1 to 2 hours - £2.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £3.00
•         3 to 4 hours - £4.30
•         24 hours - £5.10
•         Weekly - £30.31

There is no charge overnight from 4.00pm to 9.00am.

There is no charge on Sunday, you can park for free all day.

Priory Two (PL31 2DQ) includes disabled parking

Monday to Saturday – 9.00am - 3.00pm (except bank holidays)

•         All day - £1.50

There are also season, seasonal and rover tickets available to purchase, for full details and which pass is better suited to you, check out the Cornwall Government page.

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Besides the famous and stunning Bodmin Moor and gorgeous Tamar Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, providing numerous breath-taking walks, cycle routes and picnic spots.

Bodmin Jail is a fan favourite, the jail that was built in 1779, finally closed its doors almost 150 years later in 1927. It’s last hanging was in 1909, with well over 50 public hangings at the jail being recorded. Bodmin Jail became the first prison in Britain to detain prisoners in separate cells, (albeit at times there were ten prisoners in one cell), instead of communally. Bodmin Jail played a crucial role throughout the First World War, where it possessed for a period of time some of Britain’s most priceless national riches comprising of; the Crown Jewels and the Domesday Book.

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By Train:

Bodmin Parkway train station is the mainline service across Cornwall, connecting you to the South West where you can get trains West and South, as well as direct trains into London.

It lies 3.5 miles away from the town centre of Bodmin.

The Great Western Railway holds all information on train times and services across Cornwall and beyond.

By Bus:

There is a great public transport service in Bodmin and the surrounding areas. The following link takes you to a page containing all stops in Bodmin and buses and coaches that go to and from villages and towns in Cornwall.

Bus 11a runs every hour Monday to Friday from Bodmin Parkway Train Station to the town centre in Bodmin. https://bustimes.org/localities/bodmin

By Car:

Bodmin sits right off the A30, which links up directly onto the M5 Motorway.

The M5 joins up with multiple other motorways that take you to the South, West, North and London regions.

Postcode: PL31 2DQ (into the town centre) 

There is disabled parking accessible in all car parks across Bodmin. Those who park in designated disabled spaces must ensure a time clock and blue badge is correctly exhibited. Any blue badge holder who pays parking fees in any of the car parks, will automatically get an additional hour of free parking added onto their time. For example, if you pay for an hour, you can park for two hours.

Blue badge holders who do not pay for parking, have either, a vehicle that is enlisted in the Cornwall Council Exemption Scheme, or has a specifically modified car for a disabled person.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Bodmin, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

There is free parking on Sundays in all car parks and paid parking in all car parks on Saturday. Five out of seven car parks have free overnight parking from 4.00pm to 9.00am. Bank holidays are excluded in both of the Priory car parks.

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What is Bodmin renowned for?

Bodmin, like the rest of Cornwall during the 18th century was renowned for tin and copper.

What’s the best attraction in Bodmin?

One of the best attractions in Bodmin is the Bodmin Jail that was built in 1779. Go for ghost walks at dusk, relive the life of a prison guard and walk the corridors like a prisoner.

Is Bodmin near the Eden Project?

The Eden Project is a short 18 minute drive away, perfect for a day trip.

Are there beaches near Bodmin?

The North coast of Cornwall, where an array of beaches such as Trebarwith Strand, Bossiney Haven and Port Gaverne, is a half an hour drive away.