Looe car parks compared
Looking for the Looe harbour car park? There are two small harbour-run car parks — Buller Quay in East Looe and Quay Road in West Looe — plus the council’s Millpool and Riverbank car parks.
Looe has one big long-stay car park (Millpool, West Looe) and a handful of small short-stay or harbour-run car parks. There is no public parking in East Looe beyond Buller Quay, and the town-centre streets are access-only. In summer, arrive before 10am or come by train.
| Car park | Side · postcode | Stay & prices | Walk to the locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millpool (long stay) 964 spaces · Cornwall Council | West Looe PL13 2AF | Long stay, open 24 hours (some 1-hour bays; some permit-only spaces) 1 Apr-31 Oct, 9am-6pm: 1hr £2.50, 2hr £5.10, 4hr £7.50, 24hr £11.50, weekly £29; evening (6pm-midnight) £2.30; free midnight-9am. 1 Nov-31 Mar, 9am-4pm: 1hr £1.30, 2hr £2.50, 4hr £5.50, 24hr £7.00, weekly £17.40; free 4pm-9am. Pay: Pay station takes coins (10p-£2), chip & PIN, contactless, Apple/Google Pay; JustPark app location code 8308 (cars), 8309 (coaches), 10p fee; BuzzPay also accepted. Cornwall Council is making several car parks cashless from 1 Aug 2026, so check the signs. | About 5 min to West Looe quay/bridge; about 10-12 min to the Guildhall; about 15 min to Banjo Pier (estimates). Largest and most reliable option in peak season; EV chargers (43-50kW); no motorhome overnighting 11pm-8am. Low-lying: parts flood on high spring tides combined with strong winds, so check tide times and flood alerts in winter. The tourist information point and library are at the entrance. |
| Riverbank (short stay) - often called the East Looe 'main' car park 65 spaces · Cornwall Council | East Looe PL13 1HN | Short stay, max 3 hours, no return within 3 hours 1 Apr-31 Oct, 9am-4pm: 30min £0.60, 1hr £1.30, 2hr £2.50, 3hr £3.40. 1 Nov-31 Mar: 30min £0.50, 1hr £1.00, 2hr £1.80, 3hr £2.50. Free 4pm-9am. Pay: Card/contactless/Apple/Google Pay at machine; JustPark location code 8310; BuzzPay. | About 5 min to the Guildhall, about 10 min to Banjo Pier (estimates). Closest council car park to the East Looe filming sites but fills fast in summer; too short-stay for a full day. |
| Buller Quay Looe Harbour Commissioners | East Looe PL13 1DX | Pay and display (details not published) Pay: On site or the Parkonomy app. | 2-3 min to the Guildhall, about 5 min to Banjo Pier (estimates). The last public parking in East Looe and a filming location itself (S2 stake-out); small and usually full by mid-morning in season. |
| Quay Road / Quayside Looe Harbour Commissioners | West Looe PL13 2BU | Limited spaces Pay: On site or the Parkonomy app. | Next to the Sardine Factory; about 8 min to the Guildhall via the bridge. Handy for the walking-tour start, but spaces go early; the quay road can flood on big tides. |
| Kilminorth Woods 24 spaces · Cornwall Council | West Looe (beyond Millpool) PL13 2AF | Long stay Pay: Pay and display; Cornwall Council apps. | About 15 min to the Guildhall (estimate). Best for woodland walkers; a fallback if Millpool is full. |
| Bridge End Not confirmed | East Looe (A387 by the surgery/petrol station) | Not confirmed Pay: Not confirmed | About 5-8 min to the Guildhall (estimate). Small and fills quickly in busy months. |
| Hannafore seafront (roadside) Not confirmed | West Looe / Hannafore | Limited roadside spaces along Hannafore Road Pay: Check the roadside signs (not verified) | Banjo Pier is across the harbour mouth: about 15-20 min on foot via the bridge, or use the ferry when it's running. Visit Looe says roadside spaces are limited and suggests walking about 10 minutes from the main West Looe car park instead. There is no dedicated Hannafore car park confirmed. |
Prices are Cornwall Council’s published 2026 tariffs and can change; walking times are estimates. Parking enquiries: Cornwall Council parking: parking@cornwall.gov.uk / 0300 1234 222.
Best car park for the Beyond Paradise locations
Use Millpool (PL13 2AF) for a full day: it is the only large long-stay car park, five minutes from the West Looe quay where the Old Sardine Factory and the walking tours start, and about 10–12 minutes from the Guildhall police station. Riverbank in East Looe is closer to the Guildhall and Banjo Pier but is limited to three hours and fills quickly in summer.
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Start with Millpool
Millpool in West Looe is the principal large long-stay starting point for many visitors. Park once and continue on foot where that suits your access needs; do not drive into East Looe's narrow central streets looking for filming locations.
Know where public parking ends
Looe Town Council states that there is no public parking in East Looe beyond Buller Quay and that town-centre roads are open only to traffic needing access to premises. Riverbank is short stay; Millpool is long stay; Harbour Commissioners' car parks use separate current rules and payment arrangements.
Flood and weather awareness
Looe is vulnerable to flooding. Follow signs, local warnings and closure instructions rather than relying on an old itinerary.
Blue Badge planning
Badge display and payment rules vary. Check Cornwall Council's current exemption and adapted-vehicle information before travel.
Quick answers
Where is the best place to park in Looe?
Millpool car park in West Looe (PL13 2AF) is the best all-day option: around 960 spaces, open 24 hours, with EV chargers, about five minutes’ walk from the quay and bridge. In summer arrive before 10am.
What is the postcode for Millpool car park, Looe?
Millpool car park, West Looe, is PL13 2AF. The Looe tourist information point and library are at the entrance.
How much is parking in Looe?
At Millpool in the 2026 summer season (1 April–31 October, 9am–6pm) Cornwall Council charges £2.50 for an hour, £5.10 for two hours, £7.50 for four hours and £11.50 for 24 hours, with cheaper winter rates. Prices can change, so check the machine on the day.
Is there parking in East Looe?
Only a little: Riverbank short-stay (max 3 hours, PL13 1HN) and the small Buller Quay car park run by the harbour commissioners. Both fill early in summer, so most visitors use Millpool and walk across the bridge.
Check before you go
- Cornwall Council — Millpool
- Council car parks in Looe
- Looe Town Council — parking and visitor information