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Overnight Parking · Devon · South Hams

Longmarsh Car Park, Totnes

Quick Facts

LocationSteamer Quay Road, Totnes
PostcodeTQ9 5AL
OperatorSouth Hams District Council
Overnight ParkingYes
Maximum Stay2 consecutive nights
Overnight Charge£15.50
Motorhome FriendlyYes
Self-Contained RequiredYes
Town Centre AccessEasy walk
Suitable ForTouring motorhomes and campervans

Overview

Longmarsh Car Park is one of South Hams District Council's designated motorhome stopovers, providing a practical overnight base for visitors exploring Totnes, the South Hams and the surrounding Devon countryside.

Situated beside the River Dart at Steamer Quay, the location offers easy access to Totnes town centre while avoiding the restrictions often found in smaller town-centre car parks.

The site is particularly useful for touring motorhomes looking for a legal overnight stop close to shops, cafés, riverside walks and public transport connections.

Overnight Motorhome Parking

Motorhome overnight parking is available for a dedicated overnight charge of £15.50 per night.

South Hams District Council permits overnight motorhome stays subject to its published motorhome guidance.

Visitors should always check current regulations before travelling as charges and conditions may change.

Motorhome Rules

Using the Overnight Scheme

Motorhomes using the overnight scheme should follow South Hams District Council guidance:

  • Maximum stay of two consecutive nights
  • No return within 48 hours
  • Vehicle must be self-contained
  • Built-in toilet facilities required
  • Maintain approximately 6 metres separation from neighbouring motorhomes where directed
  • Respect other car park users and local residents
  • No camping behaviour outside the vehicle

Parking Charges

Cars, Motorcycles & Small Motorhomes

DurationCharge
30 minutes£0.60
1 hour£1.10
2 hours£2.10
3 hours£2.60
4 hours£3.70
All Day£6.30

Large Motorhomes (up to two bays)

DurationCharge
30 minutes£1.00
1 hour£2.00
2 hours£4.00
3 hours£5.00
4 hours£7.00
All Day£12.00

Overnight Motorhome Charge

DurationCharge
Overnight£15.50

Location

Find Longmarsh Car Park

Address: Steamer Quay Road, Totnes, TQ9 5AL

Nearby Attractions

Longmarsh provides easy access to:

  • Totnes town centre
  • River Dart waterfront
  • Totnes Castle
  • South Devon countryside
  • Dartington Hall Estate
  • South Devon Railway

The location works particularly well as a base for exploring southern Dartmoor and the South Hams.

Facilities Nearby

Within walking distance visitors can find:

  • Shops
  • Supermarkets
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Public transport links
  • River walks

Good To Know

Longmarsh is one of the better positioned motorhome stopovers in Devon for visitors wanting to combine an overnight stay with easy access to a historic market town. Its riverside setting and proximity to local services make it a practical alternative to a traditional campsite when touring the South West.

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