Parking in Okehampton

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Okehampton is a cute old-fashioned market town which is snuggly set in the foothills of Northern Dartmoor, in West Devon in the county of Devon. It sits almost centrally between Exeter, Plymouth and Barnstaple.

The Saxons founded Okehampton and the earliest record of the settlement was in 980AD, apparently it was a place where slaves were able to be freed at the crossroads. Similar to the majority of towns within the West Country, Okehampton flourished on the medieval wool trade. There are prominent buildings in the town, these are: the 15th century chapel of St. James and Okehampton Castle, which was built by the Norman Sheriff of Devon Baldwin FitzGilbert between 1068 and 1086.

The Courtenay family remodelled Okehampton Castle, until King Henry VIII confiscated the lands and had Henry Courtenay executed for treason in 1539. The castle is now owned by English Heritage and is a popular tourist destination.

Today, Okehampton is renowned as one of the best walking centres of Devon, with excellent entry to Dartmoor from the town, or by way of the surrounding villages like Belstone.

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There are two council owned car parks in Okehampton, one short stay and one long stay. In both car parks, blue badge holders are required to purchase a ticket. Parking is not free, however an extra hour will be provided on top of the amount of hours the ticket was purchased for e.g. paid for one hours parking, you will have two hours free. Badges and time clocks must be displayed in vehicles at all times whilst parked.

Mill Road car park (EX20 1PR) is a long stay pay as you go car park. It offers designated disabled bays. There is a 10 hour maximum stay.

Charges from Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm:

•         2 hours - £1.50
•         4 hours - £2.00
•         All day - £2.50
•         Overnight - Free (6.00pm to 8.00am)

Charges on Sunday 10.00am to 6.00pm

•         2 hours - £1.50
•         4 hours - £2.00
•         All day - £2.50
•         Overnight - Free (6.00pm to 8.00am)

Market Street car park (EX20 1WL) is a short stay pay and display with disabled bays. Maximum stay is 3 hours at this car park.

Charges Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm:

•         30 minutes - £0.50p
•         1 hour - £1.00
•         2 hours - £1.80
•         3 hours - £2.20
•         Overnight - Free (6.00pm to 8.00am)

Charges Sunday 10.00am to 6.00pm:

•         30 minutes - £0.50p
•         1 hour - £1.00
•         2 hours - £1.80
•         3 hours - £2.20
•         Overnight - Free (6.00pm to 8.00am)

The West Devon Borough Council page has full details on parking in Okehampton.

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Those of a sporty nature would love the picturesque landscape countryside of areas surrounding Okehampton. Famously known as the walking centre of Devon, tourists and visitors alike can explore the popular Dartmoor national park by foot or bike. There are countless activities such as swimming, fishing, riding and more in areas surrounding Okehampton.

Those who prefer to take a less active approach can browse the Victorian shopping arcade, or visit the museum of Dartmoor life and set up a picnic in the grounds of the once magnificent Okehampton castle, which now lies in ruins and is the second oldest Normal castle in the county.

Maybe the War Horse Valley Country Farm Park would be best suited to you, based on the Michael Morpurgo book War Horse. See where the story was first envisaged, explore the WW1 museum and pet the farmyard animals or take a stroll on a nature trail, finished off by a Devonshire cream tea in the café. This place is a haven for all the family.

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By Train:

Okehampton train station (EX20 1EJ) is managed by Great Western Railway and only runs a mainline rail Sunday service to Exeter in the summer from May to August.

Morchard train station also managed by Great Western Railway runs frequent services to Barnstaple and St James Park. St James park has further services to larger towns with links to mainline stations across the West and South West of England.

It lies a 30 minute car journey or an hour and a half bus ride away.

By Bus:

Stagecoach provides services in and around Okehampton and the area of West Devon.

The following buses all pass through or in close proximity to Okehampton:

118, 6, 648, 6A, 75A.

There are frequent routes from the city of Exeter which can be met from all across England.

By Car:

Okehampton sits close to the A30 that runs directly into Exeter and the A386 that runs into Plymouth. The closest motor is the M5 which spans up from the West through to the Midlands and can be joined by roads heading directly into London.

Area postcode for Okehampton is: EX20

The use of a satnav or Google maps will provide more detailed directions.

By Plane:

Exeter Airport (EX5 2BD) is a 37 minute drive or a one hour 50 minute bus ride (1 change) from the historic town of Okehampton.

The airport has domestic departures within England as well internationally across Europe.

Blue badge holders are required to pay for a ticket when parking in both Okehampton car parks. However, a free hour will occur on top of the amount of hours the ticket has been purchased for. For example, if you paid for two hours parking, you will have three hours to park in said car park.

Blue badges need to be displayed in vehicles at all times, along with the clock stating what time you arrived.

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

In both Mill Road and Market street, there is a parking charge on the weekend. Charges on Saturday begin at two hours for £1.50 at Mill Road and 30 minutes for £0.50p at Market street. You can park all day for £2.50 at Mill Road and three hours for £2.20 at Market street on Sundays.

Overnight parking from 6.00pm to 8.00am is free in both car parks.

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Is there free parking in Okehampton?

Free parking is only available in the evening and overnight from 6.00pm to 8.00am.

What can you do in the area surrounding Okehampton?

Explore the beautiful Dartmoor National Park by foot or bike, or perhaps plan a picnic day out followed by a wander around the park where the Norman Okehampton castle ruins sit.

Is Okehampton close to a beach?

The closest beach to Okehampton is either Instow in Bideford or Paignton. Both of which like a 55 minute drive.