The Country Park has lots of car parks and laybys dotted along its length, so whatever area you wish to explore there is always a car park nearby.
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Canal Basin car park
The Canal Basin is the main entrance and car park for the Country Park. Located on the south-eastern side of Tiverton it is well sign-posted by brown tourist attraction signs from all major roads into Tiverton.
Prices
The Canal Basin car park is a pay and display car park. Charges are payable seven days a week, sunrise to sunset. No disabled concessions. Charges also apply to motorbikes. All revenue from car parking goes directly to projects in the Park.2025/26
£2 up to two hours
£4 for all day
£4 for coachesThere are two machines in the Canal Basin car park accepting cash and card – these machines are unable to give change.
You can also pay by phone on 01392 249888, or online using RingGo website or if you’ve got an iPhone, Android or Windows phone, you can pay for RingGo with our mobile apps.
Location: Grand Western Canal Car Park at Tiverton (30207)
Details
Opening hours
This car park is open 24 hours a day.
Address
Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX
Spaces
There are 55 car spaces available, two coach bays and five disabled bays located at either end of the car park – two opposite the public toilets and three near the canal tea rooms and garden. There are no disabled concessions.
Parking is suitable for motorhomes and motorbikes. There is no height restriction. In the summer, overflow parking is available on the grassed area beside the lime kilns.
Please be aware the is CCTV around the toilet block and play area but it does not cover the car park.
Penalties
Any vehicle not displaying a valid ticket or overstaying the expiry time may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice of £50.
No sleeping or overnight camping is permitted.
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Annual car parking permit
If you’re a regular visitor to the Grand Western Canal Basin car park in Tiverton, it may be worthwhile investing in an annual car parking permit.
The current cost for a permit is £25 per year.
You can purchase your annual car parking permit online at Devon County Council’s Parking Services Portal. Once on the website, please complete the form online. This system provides the option to pay by cash or cheque, either in person or by post, if you cannot pay by credit or debit card.
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Other car parks within the country park
Manley Bridge Car Park: EX16 4NJ
Crownhill Picnic Site Lay by: EX16 7AY
Tiverton Road Bridge Car Park: EX16 7AY
Greenway Car Park: EX16 7AE
Sampford Peverell Village Car Park: EX16 7BT
Ebear Lay by: EX16 7HN
Fossend Bridge: EX16 7JQ
Beech car park: EX16 7JD
Lowdwells Lock: TA21 0JY -
Conditions in all car parks
- No unauthorised overnight camping or parking.
- No unauthorised HGVs or trailers.
- Coaches to park only in marked bays only.
- No car parking in coach bays.
- Park carefully to keep access routes clear.
- Please take your litter home.
The Canal Basin car park is a pay and display car park. Charges are payable seven days a week, sunrise to sunset. No disabled concessions. Charges also apply to motorbikes. All revenue from car parking goes directly to projects in the Park.
