Parking lot day/night

(PL1) Elphinstone car park

4.24/5
Created on 26.08.2018 by Ewart1975
#98869 - Parking lot day/night
3 services
  • Waste container
  • Public toilets
  • 3G/4G internet
3 activities
  • Monuments to visit
  • Fishing spots
  • Point of view
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Parking à côté du port. Avec de bonnes toilettes 24h / 24. Stationnement de 2 heures à 1 an. Raisonnablement calme pendant la nuit mais quelques pêcheurs locaux à côté des voitures autour du port et plus d'activité les vendredis et samedis soirs. Grands pubs et restaurants à moins de 5 minutes à pied.

Parking next to the harbour. With good 24 hour toilets. Parking from 2 hours to 1 year. Reasonably quiet during the night but some local fishermen next to the cars around harbour edge and more activity Friday/Saturday nights. Great pubs & restaurants within 5 min walking.

Parkplatz neben dem Hafen. Mit guten 24-Stunden-Toiletten. Parken von 2 Stunden bis 1 Jahr. Ziemlich ruhig während der Nacht, aber einige einheimische Fischer neben den Autos am Hafenrand und mehr Aktivität am Freitag- / Samstagabend. Tolle Pubs und Restaurants innerhalb von 5 Minuten zu Fuß.


Price of services
50p toilets.
Parking cost
£13/24h
Number of places
50
Open/Closed
Open all year
  • 50.3637, -4.1340 (lat, lng)
    N 50°21’49.3812” W 4°8’2.4144”

  • Madeira Road
    PL1 Plymouth,
    flag-gb United Kingdom

Average (58 Feedback) : 4.24/5
  • 5/5

    Stayed here on a Friday night for a gig, great spot for a night in the city but it does have its problems. Lots of pubs and restaurants in a short walk. Fishermen on the waterside until the early hours. Toilets only open 7:30-6 and are 50p. Also someone tried to open our doors at 5:30am so make sure you lock up!

  • 4/5

    Can get pretty full during the morning so I suggest get there at night. If u park by water side, fishing people stay late as 2AM talking by your van. Great spot for visiting town, taking ferries, cafes, sight seeing the harbor. Toilets are 50P but check every door- some are open. Spaces are close together but 2-3 are long for vans >6m (20ft). Very well lit at night. Paid £13 for 24 hours.

  • 5/5

    Très bien situé, ne pas arriver trop tard pour avoir un place. 13£ pour 24h. Nuit autorisée.

  • 5/5

    wir standen 2 Tage hier und es war perfekt für die Stadt. Alles in laufbarer Nähe, nachts ruhig und wenn man abends kommt, ist es einfach einen Platz zu finden. Über den Tag ist es jedoch Recht voll. Bezahlen kann man nur mit Karte. Wir haben uns sehr sicher sicher gefühlt.

  • 5/5

    toller Parkplatz zum Übernachten und für eine Stadtbesichtigung, in unmittelbarer Nähe von Barbican; mit toller Aussicht: es läuft immer etwas und man kann sich fast nicht losreissen ;-)

  • 4/5

    Stayed whilst waiting for a delayed ferry. Great spot to park with great sea views. Some spaces will take up to 7m van. No noise at night and really close to the Barbicam area that has plenty of eataries or for a walk into town. £13 for 24h. Toilets £0.5.

  • 2/5

    toilets available (until 5,30pm during winter time) and overall easy access to the city and to the parking lot. yet, quite dodgy vibes and we did not sleep being at ease. waking up a couple of weird guys staring at our van, and visibly under drugs. would search for a better spot next time

  • 4/5

    Langzeit Parkplatz wo man ganz nah vom Stadtzentrum übernachten darf. Es hat drei Parkfelder für längere Fahrzeuge. Bis Mitternacht etwas Leben auf dem Platz Fischer, Jugendliche und ab und zu auch etwas lautere Autos. Restaurants gleich nebenan

  • 5/5

    Drove all over Plymouth to find a spot where we could park the motorhome (7m) and this was the only spot we found. Just two extra long spots but possible to fit a longer van overlooking the harbour.

  • 3/5

    Stayed here for 2 nights but lucky to find a spot, it was very busy with many vehicles driving around looking for space. The 50p toilets weren't as clean as they should be for the price! Also, there is No Water anymore it seems, the tap has been turned off so we had to rely on bottled water. All in all a good location for £13 a night, but have a plan B in case you can't get a space!

  • 4/5

    stayed here several times, safe and very central. we have a blue badge and stayed in a bay right under the road which was rather noisy at times as we were literally feet from the pedestrians and the road. get a lower spot next to the water if you can, bit quieter. but we'll be back, good spot, £13 for 24hrs parking.

  • 4/5

    Great location for Plymouth harbour area. Many spaces are tight and you need to get lucky on arrival for a "large" spot. Lovely restaurant on the doorstep (with nice loos). Car park seemed constantly busy, but had a very peaceful stopover. Recommended.

  • 5/5

    Stayed here a couple of times in last few weeks, not pricey at all, clean toilets, and nice restaurant with great food and service right on the waters edge.

  • 5/5

    Great pulled up I work away over the week and I always pull up here few times a week pull in behind 22hrs don't worry about paying for over night ticket person comes round around 9ish you be ok till about 8am ..

  • 4/5

    Great location apparently. There seem to be 2 spots for long vehicles. Our 7-8 motorhome stood just fine. Close to Barbican. Even the weather was good! ?

  • 5/5

    We stayed here Friday and Saturday night, travelled down to see Muse play at Home Park Stadium. We arrived late on the Friday and found ourselves a perfect space right in the corner, we woke to be greeted by friendly fishermen who welcomed us to the area and were non judgmental of our home, on the Sunday morning I counted 16 vans but you wouldn’t know as was so peaceful and tranquil, £13 for 24hrs

  • 4/5

    Great location for access to Plymouth Harbour with great choice of bars and restaurants, we spent 2 nights here. Lovely and quiet with great views, especially sunrise. Toilets available for 50p are very clean.

  • 4/5

    Plenty of space, quiet nights sleep. Sea view! Easy walk to cafe/shops. Public toilets on site (50p)

  • 4/5

    stayed 2 nights great centre location very quiet at night Take a rod plenty of mackerel fishing with the odd bass lady in Bait Bunker is very helpfull if you want bait or tackle

  • 5/5

    great location, if your visiting Plymouth. really close to some lovely places to eat. it was quite busy in the evening, only a few campervans stayed the whole night.

  • 5/5

    2 very long spaces for bigger motorhomes, but also easy for other motorhomes to park. beautiful views,Pay on an app, £12 for 24hrs, lovely walks around the Hoe and the Barbican, with lots of pubs and restaurants, lots were dog friendly. Public toilets are now 50p

  • 5/5

    I managed to park next to the sea, lovely views. Quiet night accompanied by friendly people fishing off the wall. Toilets need 50p coins if you’re going to use them. Great having the Pier Masters pub right there. Lovely walk along the wharf to the Barbican with arty shops and restaurants. Actually this is an amazing place to park up! Will definitely be back x

  • 4/5

    Fantastic location with easy access to the historical Barbican. Lots of pubs, restaurants & shops within a couple minutes flat walk. Plenty of people like to fish from the side of this carpark, there's a slip way for easy access to the water if you kayak too? 24hr toilets for 20p. There can be some harmless youths hanging out in their cars & motorcycles late in the evening and on weekends?

  • 4/5

    A good park up with two spaces for extra long vehicles. Close to amenities and waterfront. Charges have changed. It was free over night but now £12 for 24hrs.

  • 5/5

    stopped here a couple of times great little spot

  • 4/5

    Stayed here 4 nights, some vans there when I arrived were still there when I left. I parked up by the back wall and was able to go about my daily life without any trouble. Another "resident" pointed out the free public tap opposite the pub entrance on the side of the building, which was very useful. Just a little noise Friday night, but it didn't last long. Great location with good access!

  • 2/5

    Petit parking au bord de l’eau très joli mais entre les kékés et leurs voitures avec pot d’échappement qui tournent sur le parking et les pêcheurs qui viennent en criant a partir de 5h du matin la tranquillité n’y est pas c’est bien dommage car au réveil la vue est superbe et agréable pour la nuit je déconseille ce n’est pas reposant

  • 4/5

    Parking bien situé où il vaut mieux arriver dans la matinée car très prisé et peu de place pour camping car. 2 places assez étroites devant la mer et une en longueur sur la droite en arrivant. Pas d'interdiction pour la nuit. Proche de la ville, tour en bateau, promenade autour du phare, pubs et restaurants. Très animé le samedi soir mais très calme la nuit.

  • 4/5

    Parking available 24hrs 10pm-8am free, all day £8 in good length (but narrow) bays. No height restriction. Clean toilets on site, 20p per use, but close & lock at 11pm until 0730. Popular 24hr fishing point & the fishermen can be noisy. Likewise, boy racers frequent the car park. Lots of vans parked up though, great views & really short walk to both the Barbican, the Hoe & into the city centre.

  • 4/5

    Nuit autorisée, par contre les sanitaires sont fermés très tôt pour ne rouvrir qu’au petit matin. Ok pour vans et petite caravane, moins pour une tente de toit (c’est vraiment un parking de ville). Jolie vue et à proximité de la vieille ville.

  • 5/5

    arrived this morning in my motorhome here all day trying to stay tonight and all day tomorrow wouldn't bother with packing machine as no one comes around this place is camper friendly

  • 5/5

    Great spot only a 20 minute walk from city center. A few other campers here overnight with us. Don't bother using the ticket machine.

  • 4/5

    Cracking spot on the Barbican. 3 long bays, two obvious ones and the third which we're in right now in a 7.3m MOHO. No height restrictions. Busy during the day, to secure a spot be there before 8am. £8 from 8am to 10pm, free overnight. Right on the waterfront.

  • 4/5

    Always find this spot a good place to park up and camp, only issue is the toilets are locked until 7:30 in the morning

  • 5/5

    fantastic little spot. Nice restaurant next to it and a two min walk to the hoe.

  • 4/5

    We stayed there 17/3/22. Prices the same. The only noise we experienced were seagulls. There's a couple of long bays on the left as you go in opposite the dinghies but and the slots on the seafront are fairly long. The national maritime museum is worth a visit esp if you think you'll be there regularly as the entrance fee lasts a year.

  • 5/5

    safe, not too noisy £8 for 24 hours, .20p for the toilets the machine didn't work but the ring go app did

  • 4/5

    great stopover, partner got some fishing in. ticket machine is glitchy and the Ringo app said our vehicle wasn't allowed, but we stayed 2 nights. everyone lovely and there's a seal that regularly chills out on the slipway!

  • 4/5

    Nice stopover. Plenty of space for large vans and MH’s. I didn’t use toilets but they looked ok from the outside. Only a 2 minute walk into the Barbican for all the pubs and restaurants. Good signal on EE. The only issue I had was that it was windy and some spots are quite exposed. Something to consider if it’s a windy day. No height restrictions and if you don’t have cash, you can pay via app.

  • 4/5

    Great spot, right on the water. felt very safe. u do have to pay 20p to use the toilet... otherwise definitely recommend

  • 4/5

    We parked here on Friday night, arrived about 10pm, lots of space, was able to park right on the front, overlooking the marina, we paid £8.10 for 24 hours, well worth a visit, and enjoyed an evening out at the barbican, some fishermen there, very friendly, would highly recommend, plus toilets available for 20p

  • 4/5

    Like other reviewers say , it was very loud with cars and bikes until midnight. Even on a Tuesday night. Other than that , even big motor homes can stay without any issue, nice to wake up by the water and toilets open all night!

  • 5/5

    Had a quite night after going to a couple bars on the Barbican. no problems and toilets were free. parked next to the water was very pretty.

  • 5/5

    Great spot, quiet after 22:30. Free 22:00pm-08:00am.

  • 5/5

    Standard car parking spaces and one big bay for long MH. Police patrolled the car park around 10pm didn't look at my 6m van. Full between 8 and 6. Empty at night. Dec 2020.

  • 5/5

    Free toilets. Great spot for day parking for access to the hoe and Barbican. Not sure on overnight as didn’t stop. Would recommend. Only £3.50 for 4hrs I think

  • 4/5

    Perfect if you are self sufficient , we booked a table at rockfish next to aquarium 5 minute walk ,you have to pay till 10pm, we stay on a Friday night traffic were on it in the morning but sun rises on the water and we had breakfast watching the sun come up and boats passing by are some pubic toilets 20 p great for the gin factory too

  • 2/5

    Location is perfect for visiting local pubs, restaurants and shops. Clean 24hr toilets and beutiful view over the harbour. We stayed for 2 nights in total. First night was lovely and quiet with only a few fisherman fishing throughout the night with very little noise. Unfortunately our 2nd night was not so pleasant. There was a group of boy racers on the car park to well after 3am, reving their engines and playing loud music. Worst night sleep ever. Would definitely not recommend staying over a weekend as the noise was unbearable. Such a shame as it is in a perfect location with beautiful views

  • 4/5

    Spent one evening here. Incredible view if you get a spot by the rails next to the harbour. VERY busy at night as it’s a bit of a hang out spot for motorcyclists and lots of people night fishing. Surprisingly not that noisy though. Toilets are free and 24hr. VERY close to bars, restaurants and the town. Great spot in my opinion.

  • 5/5

    I spent 3 days here yes it is full in the day so get here 8 am for spaces fishing 24 yrs a day its noisy up till midnight with cars and bikes only 2 spaces for long moterhomes

  • 2/5

    Unfortunately this location is now a meeting place for boy racers. Loud music, Revving engines and wheel spinning is all common place. We had to move to a quieter location for a peaceful nights sleep.

  • 5/5

    Stayed here for two nights on the recommendation of the reviews below. No issues at all. Night anglers till late but no bother at all. Couple of other campers/motorhomes also parked up. Superb views of the sea.

  • 4/5

    Great spot.Quiet,well lit and adjacent to all attractions.

  • 5/5

    Great spot to park. We are 8.3m and there are two bays available, both empty when we arrived. Stayed overnight, no problem. Loved watching the fishermen, right next to the water. Parked here for our daughter’s graduation being held on The Hoe only 5 minutes walk from here. All day parking £8. Free from 10pm - 8am.

  • 5/5

    Lovely spot great location for The Hoe, town bars and resturants. No height restrictions but better for smaller vans only 2 big bays. great views and next to water. lots of fishing and a bait shop. 24 hr loo is 20p. no other amenities.

  • 2/5

    Stayed on Friday 2/8/19 as previous poster stated fishing comp which was no problem but throughout the night lots of noise from cars and young persons, even a fight between a couple. From 7am car park became busy, toilets locked from I think 9pm until 8am. Maybe just unlucky with the day we stayed but I would not use again unless nothing else available. Great location for pubs and restaurants. If staying I would park back away from the fishing spots.

  • 4/5

    Très bien. Attention concourt de pêche au lancer le vendredi soir mais à partir de 21h tout est calme.

  • 5/5

    Really good spot