Parking Near Crownhill Fort, Plymouth
Where Can I Park for Crownhill Fort?
Crownhill Fort has a visitor car park within the fort grounds at 28 Oak Drive, PL6 7PS. It costs £2.50 per vehicle and is first-come-first-served, with secure parking and CCTV once inside. If it is busy, nearby options include parking 0.2 mi away at £2.70 an hour or £4 a day.
- Address
- 28 Oak Drive, Crownhill, PL6 7PS
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Near Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
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The exterior of a museum building Photo: Pexels / Balázs Gábor
Parking at Crownhill Fort on Oak Drive
The site has its own car park within the fort grounds, at 28 Oak Drive, PL6 7PS. Parking costs £2.50 per vehicle and is offered on a first-come-first-served basis, making this the most direct choice for museum visits (Devon Museums).
The operator describes secure parking with CCTV coverage once inside the fort (Landmark Trust). Free parking is available for bicycles and motorcycles (Landmark Trust). The venue car park is within the fort grounds, but there are no designated Blue Badge bays listed for it (AccessAble).
Business premises users can use permit parking in a gravelled car park outside the fort, with permits costing £198 for six months or £330 for 12 months (Landmark Trust). Those permits are separate from the visitor arrangement, so visitors should use the visitor car park rather than the permit area.
Nearby Parking Around Crownhill and Derriford
The named nearby options include a secure Parksy space near Derriford Hospital, 0.2 mi from Crownhill, at £2.70 an hour, and a Future Inn Plymouth space, also 0.2 mi away, at £4 a day. These provide alternatives when the fort's first-come-first-served parking is busy.
Further away, a Parksy space at The Tamar Surgery in Plymouth is 0.6 mi away at £4 a day. An additional Derriford Hospital space is 0.6 mi away at £0.40 an hour, while a Derriford space offers monthly parking at £82 a month.
The Affordable Radiology Academy Car Park in Plymouth is 0.7 mi away and costs £1.20 an hour. For two-wheel travel, the operator states that bicycles and motorcycles can park free at the fort (Landmark Trust).
Busy Visits and Driving Around Crownhill
The visitor car park operates on a first-come-first-served basis, so pressure is greatest when several groups arrive at the same time. Group visits at the fort start from £120 and include up to three hours with a dedicated arrangement (Devon Museums).
Oak Drive is the relevant approach for the museum address, while the operator also refers to parking outside the fort for business premises users (Landmark Trust). The site has secure parking with CCTV coverage once inside the fort (Landmark Trust).
Drivers bringing a Blue Badge should note that the venue car park is within the fort grounds but has no designated Blue Badge parking bays listed (AccessAble). Free bicycle and motorcycle parking gives visitors a way to avoid taking a car space (Landmark Trust).
Parksy Spaces Close to Crownhill Fort
Two Parksy spaces are 0.2 mi from Crownhill: a secure space near Derriford Hospital at £2.70 an hour and a space at Future Inn Plymouth at £4 a day.
Three further priced spaces are 0.6 mi away. The Tamar Surgery space costs £4 a day, the Derriford Hospital space costs £0.40 an hour, and the Derriford space costs £82 a month. These suit different stay lengths, from hourly visits to longer parking arrangements.
The Radiology Academy car park space is 0.7 mi away at £1.20 an hour. The options are spread around Derriford and the Future Inn rather than being inside the museum grounds.
Walking and Rail Access to Crownhill Fort
Crownhill Fort is in the Crownhill area of Plymouth, with the museum address at 28 Oak Drive, Manadon, Plymouth, PL6 7PS. The operator describes the fort as easily accessible by bicycle (Landmark Trust).
The supplied place information gives no station walking time, so rail users should plan a connecting journey rather than assume a short walk to the fort.
For visitors arriving by two wheels, free bicycle and motorcycle parking is available at the fort (Landmark Trust). The secure car park with CCTV is inside the fort, while the business premises use a separate gravelled permit car park outside (Landmark Trust).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Crownhill Fort?
Crownhill Fort has a visitor car park within the fort grounds at 28 Oak Drive, PL6 7PS. It costs £2.50 per vehicle and is first-come-first-served, with secure parking and CCTV once inside. If it is busy, nearby options include parking 0.2 mi away at £2.70 an hour or £4 a day.
How Much Does Parking at Crownhill Fort Cost?
Visitor parking within the fort grounds costs £2.50 per vehicle. It is offered on a first-come-first-served basis, so availability can be limited when several groups arrive together. Business premises users have separate permit parking outside the fort, costing £198 for six months or £330 for 12 months.
Is Parking at Crownhill Fort Secure?
The operator describes the car park inside the fort as secure, with CCTV coverage once inside. The visitor car park is within the fort grounds, while business premises users have a separate gravelled permit car park outside. Visitors should use the visitor car park rather than the permit area.
Are There Blue Badge Spaces at Crownhill Fort?
The venue car park is within the fort grounds, but no designated Blue Badge bays are listed for it. The visitor car park is at 28 Oak Drive, Manadon, Plymouth, PL6 7PS.
What Nearby Parking Is Available When the Fort Car Park Is Full?
Nearby priced options include a secure Parksy space near Derriford Hospital, 0.2 mi away at £2.70 an hour, and a Future Inn Plymouth space, also 0.2 mi away, at £4 a day. Further options include spaces 0.6 mi away at £4 a day, £0.40 an hour or £82 a month.
Can I Park a Bicycle or Motorcycle at Crownhill Fort?
Bicycles and motorcycles can park free at the fort. The operator describes the fort as easily accessible by bicycle, and free two-wheel parking provides an alternative to taking a car space. The museum address is 28 Oak Drive, Manadon, Plymouth, PL6 7PS.
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