Parking

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.

• Canal Basin Car Park

  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.

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  Prices

  The Canal Basin Car Park is a pay and display car park. Charges are payable 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset. No disabled concessions. All revenue from car parking goes directly to projects in the Park.

  2023/24

  £1.70 up to 2 hours
  £3.50 for all day
  £3.50 for coaches

  There are two machines in the Canal Basin Car Park accepting cash – these machines are unable 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)

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  Details

  Address	Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX
  Number of spaces	55 cars
  Coach bays	2
  Disabled bays	5 – located at either end of the car park – 2 opposite the public toilets and 3 near the Canal Tea Rooms and Garden. No disabled concessions.
  Opening hours	24 hours
  Surface	Tarmac
  Overflow parking	Yes. Summer months only (available on the grassed area beside the lime kilns).
  CCTV	No
  Height restriction	No
  Suitable for Motorhomes	Yes
  Suitable for Motorbikes	Yes
  Overnight sleeping	No sleeping or overnight camping
  Penalties	Any vehicle not displaying a valid ticket or overstaying the expiry time may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice for £50.
• Annual Car Parking Permit
  Annual Car Parking Permit

  If you’re a regular visitor to the Grand Western Canal Basin Car Park in Tiverton, it is may be worthwhile investing in an annual car parking permit.

  The current cost for a permit is £24 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 / debit card.

• Other Car Parks within the Country Park

  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
  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.