Parking in Mevagissey: Where to Park (and Where Not To)

The main car park in Mevagissey is Willow Coach & Car Park, on the left as you enter the village on the main road, with around 300 spaces and a 7-minute walk into the center. Avoid driving into the village itself — the streets are narrow and built for foot traffic, not cars.

For more details check out their Facebook page Willow Car and Coach Park, Mevagissey | Mevagissey | Facebook

Can you drive into Mevagissey village?

Technically yes, but it's not a good idea. Mevagissey's streets were built for foot traffic and horses, not cars — they're narrow, twisty, and get busy fast in the summer months. Most visitors park on the outskirts and walk in, and that's genuinely the easier option.

Where's the main car park?

Willow Coach & Car Park is the one most visitors use. It's on the left as you enter the village on the main road, easy to spot, with around 300 spaces — so unlike the smaller car parks, it gets full early even on a busy August day. It's about a 7-minute walk into the village center from there. There are toilets nearby, and it's one of the few car parks that allows campervans.

Are there other car parks closer to the harbour?

Yes, if you don't mind a smaller, sometimes fuller option:

- Church Street Car Park — small, right in the village, but max stay is 2 hours, so it's better for a quick stop than a full day out.
- River Street Car Park — also central, similarly limited in size.
- Valley Road Car Park — another option a short walk from the harbour.
- Mevagissey Harbour Car Park (West Wharf) — parks you right by the water, but spaces go quickly in peak season.

What about parking near Portmellon?

If you're heading to Portmellon rather than Mevagissey itself, Portmellon Road Car Park is the one to use — it sits right by the cove.

For more information check out details here Portmellon - Garage

How much does it cost?

Pricing varies by car park and time of year, but expect somewhere in the region of £6 for a full day at the larger car parks. It's worth checking current rates on the Cornwall Council website before you go, since these do change.

Any tips for peak season?

Arrive early if you can — car parks fill up by mid-morning in July and August. Willow Coach & Car Park is your best bet for guaranteed space given its size, even if it means a slightly longer walk in.