Sidmouth Car Park | Parking for free in Sidmouth

Sidmouth has several car parks, but it is a very popular place to visit and as such, certainly in the height of summer, finding a space can be a bit of a nightmare. 

As you might expect parking for free in a seaside resort like Sidmouth is virtually impossible, but there are options, and other ways to reduce your costs which might not be that obvious. 

Between November and the end of March generally there is a "cheap" car park option where for a reduced price you can park in any East Devon Council car park. See details below if you are reading this in this between these dates. The ticket is transferable from car park sometimes. The council seemt to change their mind about this from year to year so best to check signs locally.

Temple Street Car Park is very small and several spaces are reserved permenantly but there are around 11 spaces that are deemed to be "Free" for two hours. Whilst the sign says you can only park free for two hours up to 6 p.m. in reality this is from 4 p.m. as you get your first two hours free and after 6 p.m. is is free anyway. It is around 750 yards from the top of the High Street.

Interestingly parking is free here all day on a Sunday, so if you are planning a Sunday visit this is well worth checking on your way in to the town. 

Another interesting option is to park in the somewhat cheaper car park at Sidford and either walk in down the footpath known as "The Byes" or get a bus in from the stops locally. This is an especially good option if you get free bus travel. You could walk in and get the bus back...

The walk in to Sidmouth is around 1.5 miles from here. 

Exit the car park to the road and go to the traffic lights and turn left and wait at the stop there as more buses call there UNLESS you know an 899 is due as that calls at the stop by the car park exit. Check the timetable there but they are not that frequent whereas around the corner they are every 30 minutes (9 and 9A).