Car Park · Cornwall
Cattle Market Car Park, Launceston
Cornwall Council long-stay car park near the A30 and eastern Cornwall touring routes.
Council / Operator
Cornwall Council
Weight restriction
3,050 kg
Spaces
269
Overnight status
Requires local verification
Overnight Stay Status — Requires Local Verification
Cornwall Council's county-wide motorhome guidance includes "Launceston — Cattle Market (short stay)" within its overnight motorhome location list. However, the individual Cattle Market car park page currently states:
"No sleeping or overnight camping."
Visitors should check local signage and Cornwall Council guidance before relying on this location for overnight motorhome stays. 3moors does not currently present this as a confirmed active overnight stop.
About This Location
A policy inconsistency requiring clarification
Cattle Market Car Park sits close to the A30 and has long been used by visitors arriving into eastern Cornwall. Cornwall Council's wider motorhome guidance currently references "Launceston — Cattle Market" as an overnight motorhome location.
However, the individual car park information page currently states that overnight sleeping or camping is not permitted.
Because of this inconsistency, 3moors currently advises visitors to verify local signage and Cornwall Council guidance before planning an overnight stay here.
Full Site Details
Council / Operator
Cornwall Council
Address
Cattle Market, Launceston, PL15 9BA
Car park type
Long stay
Permitted vehicles
Cars and motorcycles only
Weight restriction
3,050 kg
Height barrier
No
Spaces
269
Surface
Tarmac
Opening hours
Entry restricted 7pm–6am Mon–Sat (excl. bank holidays). Exit unrestricted 24hrs.
Coach parking
No
Motorhome spaces
No dedicated motorhome spaces
Touring caravans / trailers
No
Overnight sleeping
No sleeping or overnight camping (car park page)
JustPark code
8235
Payment
Pay & display, coins, Chip & Pin, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay, JustPark
Verification status
Policy inconsistency — requires clarification
Last verified
May 2026
Parking Charges
All days · 9am to 4pm
Payment
Pay and display. Accepts coins (10p–£2), Chip & Pin, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
Entry restriction
Entry restricted 7pm to 6am Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays. Exit unrestricted 24 hours.
Motorhome Suitability
Day stop only — overnight status unclear. This is a practical daytime stop for exploring Launceston and touring routes toward Bodmin Moor, Bude and North Cornwall. However, overnight use for motorhomes is currently not clearly confirmed on the individual car park information page.
| Vehicle Type | Daytime | Overnight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | ✓ Suitable | No charge after 4pm | Standard use |
| Motorcycle | ✓ Suitable | — | Permitted vehicle class |
| Campervan / Motorhome | ⚠ Check locally | ⚠ Unclear — verify | Policy inconsistency — see notice above |
| Car + caravan / trailer | ✗ Not listed | ✗ Not listed | Not listed as permitted |
| Coach / lorry over 3500kg | ✗ Not permitted | ✗ Not permitted |
Road Access Notes
Approach & Navigation
Access from the A30 is straightforward compared with many Cornwall coastal destinations. The site is generally easier to reach than tighter harbour towns and steep valley settlements.
Narrow lanes
Not an issue on A30 approach
Height barriers
No
Weight restriction
3,050 kg
Approach route
A30 corridor — straightforward
Note for overnight visitors:
- Overnight access restrictions may apply — entry restricted 7pm to 6am Mon–Sat
- No dedicated motorhome facilities are provided
- Overnight sleeping policy currently states no sleeping or overnight camping
Location
Touring Connections
Launceston sits at a natural crossroads for onward Cornwall touring. From here, the following routes and destinations are all within comfortable range:
North Cornwall
Inland & Moor
3moors Verification
Policy inconsistency identified
Last checked: May 2026 · Verification status: Requires clarification
Always follow guidance on information signage in the car park. Verify current policy directly with Cornwall Council before planning an overnight stay.
Responsible Use
Practical Notes
- Confirm current overnight availability and policy with Cornwall Council or local signage before arrival.
- A supermarket and fuel station are accessible nearby without navigating town centre streets.
- Launceston town centre has facilities, cafes and services within easy reach.
- Entry is restricted between 7pm and 6am Monday to Saturday — plan arrival accordingly for any overnight stop.