Parking Near Paignton Zoo, Torquay
Where Can I Park for Paignton Zoo?
Paignton Zoo has free on-site parking at its Battersway Road entrance in Tweenaways, with space for more than 1,100 vehicles and additional overflow parking nearby. The car park is beside the roundabout, on the left when approaching it. On busy days, a booked alternative includes a 24/7 Torbay lot with EV charging, 0.5 miles away at £3.50 an hour.
- Address
- Battersway Road, Tweenaways, Paignton, TQ4 7EX
- Closest listed space
- Secure Stashbee Parking Available in Paignton, Devon, 186 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Goodrington Sands railway station, 1.0 mi (21 min walk)
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A zoo Photo: Pexels / Egor Komarov
On-Site Parking at Paignton Zoo in Tweenaways
Paignton Zoo has free parking on site at its Battersway Road entrance in Tweenaways, near Torquay. The official visitor information says the main car park accommodates more than 1,100 vehicles, with additional overflow parking available nearby (paigntonzoo.uk).
The car park serves visitors arriving at the zoo rather than providing a town-centre parking base. The entrance is beside the roundabout, with the zoo car park on the left when approaching from the roundabout (englishriviera.co.uk).
Busy Days and Roads Around Battersway Road
School holidays, sunny weekends and days with good weather are likely to put the greatest pressure on the free parking at the site, because the attraction draws visitors for a full day and has overflow provision for periods when the main area fills.
The approach is on Battersway Road in Tweenaways, near Torquay, with the zoo car park reached from the roundabout and positioned to the left (englishriviera.co.uk).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Zoo
Parksy lists a 24/7 parking lot in Torbay with EV charging, 0.5 miles from the site, at £3.50 an hour. At 0.9 miles, a secure 24/7 parking lot in Paignton is listed at £4.50 a day, while parking at Corner Place Surgery in Paignton is listed at £0.92 an hour. These are useful alternatives when you want a booked space rather than relying on the attraction's free car park.
For longer stays, a secure Stashbee parking space in Paignton is listed 186 yards away at £50 a month. Further options include parking at Best Western Livermead Cliff in Torquay, 2.4 miles away at £9.30 a day, and a secure space in Torquay, 3.3 miles away at £9.30 a day. The distances and prices are the Parksy listing details, so they are best read as separate options for drivers comparing proximity, charging access and stay length.
Other Named Parking Near Paignton Zoo
The official visitor information names the zoo's own free on-site car park as the principal facility and says that additional overflow parking is available nearby (paigntonzoo.uk). The overflow area is intended to absorb demand when the main provision is busy, making it the most directly connected alternative for visitors who want to remain close to the entrance.
The zoo is near Morrisons, and the approach from the roundabout places the car park on the left (englishriviera.co.uk). Drivers should use the zoo's signed parking areas rather than treating nearby retail parking as a free alternative.
Train and Walking Access From Goodrington Sands
Goodrington Sands railway station is the nearest station to Paignton Zoo, at 1.0 mile away and a 21-minute walk from the site. The station provides a practical rail option for visitors who would rather avoid driving to Battersway Road, although the final approach is still a walk through the local area.
The destination address is Battersway Road, Tweenaways, Paignton, TQ4 7EX. The station is the closest named rail access in the supplied place information, making it the clearest starting point for a car-free visit.
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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 Paignton Zoo?
Paignton Zoo has free on-site parking at its Battersway Road entrance in Tweenaways, with space for more than 1,100 vehicles and additional overflow parking nearby. The car park is beside the roundabout, on the left when approaching it. On busy days, a booked alternative includes a 24/7 Torbay lot with EV charging, 0.5 miles away at £3.50 an hour.
Is Parking Free at Paignton Zoo?
The zoo's on-site car park is free and serves visitors arriving at the attraction. Its main area accommodates more than 1,100 vehicles, with additional overflow parking available nearby when demand is high. The parking is at the Battersway Road entrance in Tweenaways, beside the roundabout and on the left when approaching from it.
When Is Paignton Zoo Parking Likely to Be Busiest?
School holidays, sunny weekends and days with good weather are likely to put the greatest pressure on the free parking. The attraction draws visitors for a full day, and overflow parking is available for periods when the main area fills. Drivers approach via Battersway Road, reaching the zoo car park from the roundabout.
What Booked Parking Alternatives Are Near Paignton Zoo?
Parksy lists several alternatives, including a 24/7 parking lot in Torbay with EV charging, 0.5 miles away at £3.50 an hour. A secure 24/7 parking lot in Paignton is 0.9 miles away at £4.50 a day, while Corner Place Surgery is listed at £0.92 an hour.
Is There Longer-Stay Parking Near Paignton Zoo?
For longer stays, Parksy lists a secure Stashbee parking space in Paignton 186 yards away at £50 a month. Other options include Best Western Livermead Cliff in Torquay, 2.4 miles away at £9.30 a day, and a secure space in Torquay, 3.3 miles away at £9.30 a day.
Can I Reach Paignton Zoo by Train and on Foot?
Goodrington Sands railway station is the nearest station, at 1.0 mile away and a 21-minute walk from the site. It provides a practical rail option for visitors avoiding the drive to Battersway Road, although the final approach is still a walk. The destination address is Battersway Road, Tweenaways, Paignton, TQ4 7EX.
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