Parking Near The Barcode (Drake Circus Leisure), Plymouth
Where Can I Park for The Barcode (Drake Circus Leisure)?
The centre car park has more than 400 spaces, with disabled, parent and child, motorcycle and electric vehicle charging bays. Its entrance is off Charles Street, postcode PL1 1EA, and the tariff is £4 for up to 2 hours, rising to £7 for 4 to 6 hours. Charles Cross is 125 yards away at £1.70 an hour.
- Address
- Bretonside, Barbican, Plymouth, PL4 0AT
- Closest listed space
- Secure Underground Parking at Charles Cross, Plymouth, 125 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Plymouth Friary railway station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Max Vakhtbovych
The Barcode (Drake Circus Leisure) Car Park
The centre’s own car park has more than 400 spaces, with disabled, parent and child, motorcycle and electric vehicle charging bays. Drake Circus lists five electric car charging points on its Barcode car-park page, while another centre facility page lists six, so drivers using a charging bay should follow the signs on arrival (drakecircus.com).
The published tariff is £4 for up to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 3 hours, £6 for 3 to 4 hours and £7 for 4 to 6 hours (drakecircus.com). The car-park postcode is PL1 1EA and the entrance is off Charles Street (drakecircus.com). These details place the vehicle entrance on the Charles Street side rather than at the centre’s Bretonside address.
Busy Shopping Times and Parking Controls at BCL
Weekend visits, sale periods and events at the leisure and shopping complex are the occasions when the published capacity can become especially useful to keep in mind. The car park has more than 400 spaces, including designated bays for disabled drivers (drakecircus.com), so arriving with extra time is sensible when several attractions are busy at once.
The centre publishes a stepped tariff rather than a single flat rate: up to 2 hours is £4, 2 to 3 hours is £5, 3 to 4 hours is £6 and 4 to 6 hours is £7 (drakecircus.com). The listed charging provision includes electric vehicle points, with five points stated on the Barcode car-park page (drakecircus.com). Drivers should use the marked bay types because disabled, parent and child, motorcycle and charging spaces are separately identified by the centre (drakecircus.com).
Named Car Parks Around the Barcode in Plymouth
Charles Cross is a named nearby option, and the Parksy listing describes secure underground parking there, 125 yards from the centre. The two locations suit different visits: Charles Cross is underground, while the PL4 6AB option is advertised for round-the-clock access.
Further named choices include an affordable parking space on Lydia Way, 0.2 miles away, and parking at The Plymouth Nuffield Hospital, 0.3 miles away. White Friars Lane has a further parking space 0.3 miles from BCL, while Crowne Plaza Plymouth has secure covered parking at the same distance. The range covers underground, lot, driveway-style, hospital, lane and covered options without requiring every driver to use the centre entrance off Charles Street.
Parksy Spaces Close to BCL and When They Can Work Better
Parksy lists secure underground parking at Charles Cross, 125 yards away, at £1.70 an hour. A secure 24/7 parking lot in PL4 6AB is 0.2 miles away at £2 an hour. An affordable parking space on Lydia Way is also 0.2 miles away at £1.22 a day, giving longer stays a different pricing structure from the centre’s hourly tariff.
The Plymouth Nuffield Hospital option is 0.3 miles away at £4 a day. White Friars Lane is 0.3 miles away at £1.19 an hour, while secure covered parking at Crowne Plaza Plymouth is 0.3 miles away at £6 an hour. These spaces can beat the centre car park when a visit runs beyond the centre’s 2-hour £4 band, when 24/7 access matters, or when a lower daily price suits a longer stay. The centre’s published price reaches £7 for 4 to 6 hours (drakecircus.com).
Walking From Plymouth Stations to the Barcode
Plymouth Friary railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.3 miles from the centre and a 7-minute walk. The station provides a practical rail arrival point for visitors who would rather avoid the Charles Street car-park entrance and continue through the Barbican area on foot.
Plymouth railway station is another option, with an approximate 11-minute walk to BCL. The centre’s address is Bretonside, Barbican, Plymouth, PL4 0AT, so the walk finishes in the same central leisure and shopping district as the car park. Rail travel is particularly useful for visits where the stay could move into the centre’s 3-to-4-hour £6 tariff band or beyond.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- National Rail Enquiries information
- UK Government parking rules
- Car Parking at Drake Circus Shopping & The Barcode in ...
- The Barcode Car Park | Drake Circus Shopping in Plymouth
- The Barcode at Drake Circus | Things to do Plymouth
- Parking | Drake Circus Shopping in Plymouth
- The Barcode Plymouth - Plymouth City Centre Parking
* 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 The Barcode (Drake Circus Leisure)?
The centre car park has more than 400 spaces, with disabled, parent and child, motorcycle and electric vehicle charging bays. Its entrance is off Charles Street, postcode PL1 1EA, and the tariff is £4 for up to 2 hours, rising to £7 for 4 to 6 hours. Charles Cross is 125 yards away at £1.70 an hour.
How Much Does Parking at the Barcode Cost?
The published tariff is £4 for up to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 3 hours, £6 for 3 to 4 hours and £7 for 4 to 6 hours. The car park has more than 400 spaces and includes separately identified disabled, parent and child, motorcycle and electric vehicle charging bays.
Where Is the Car-Park Entrance and What Is the Postcode?
The vehicle entrance is off Charles Street rather than at the centre’s Bretonside address. The car-park postcode is PL1 1EA. The centre address is Bretonside, Barbican, Plymouth, PL4 0AT, so drivers should use the Charles Street side for the car park.
Are There Electric Vehicle Charging Points and Accessible Spaces?
The Barcode car-park page lists five electric vehicle charging points, while another centre facility page lists six, so drivers using a charging bay should follow the signs on arrival. The car park also has designated disabled, parent and child, and motorcycle bays.
What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are Available?
Charles Cross offers secure underground parking 125 yards away at £1.70 an hour. A secure 24/7 parking lot in PL4 6AB is 0.2 miles away at £2 an hour. Lydia Way is 0.2 miles away at £1.22 a day, while The Plymouth Nuffield Hospital is 0.3 miles away at £4 a day.
Can I Reach the Centre by Train?
Plymouth Friary railway station is 0.3 miles away and has an approximate 7-minute walk to the centre. Plymouth railway station is another option, with an approximate 11-minute walk. Rail travel can avoid the Charles Street car-park entrance and suit visits moving into the 3-to-4-hour £6 tariff band or beyond.
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