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It is easy to reach Royal William Yard by car and parking is available on site. We operate a pay and display parking system at Royal William Yard, which is managed by SIP Car Parks.
Please note that when we hold events, the site can be particularly busy. Please plan your travel in advance - there are plenty of ways to get here.
How to Pay For Parking at Royal William Yard
There are several ways to pay for parking that are quick and simple to use:
- Contactless card payments
- Chip and PIN transactions
- Use the Paybyphone app. Register for an account online and our location code is: 59542
- If you wish to extend your stay, you can use the app to extend you parking
- Online by going to the SIP Car Parks website.
Parking Charges
Time | Price (Car) | Price (Motorbike) |
1 Hour | £1.50 | £0.75 |
2 hours | £2.50 | £1.25 |
3 hours | £3.50 | £1.75 |
4 hours | £4.50 | £2.25 |
5 hours | £5.50 | £2.75 |
12 hours | £10.00 | £5.00 |
24 hours | £15.00 | £7.50 |
If you have any queries regarding the ticket machines or PCN notices at Royal William Yard, please contact SIP Car Parks directly.
Email: royalwilliamyard@sipcarparks.co.uk
Call: 0333 999 7575
Devil's Point Public Car Park
As of Friday 19th September, the public section of Devil's Point car park has reopened following resurfacing and improvement works. In addition, more than 100 new parking spaces created as part of the Royal William Yard car parking expansion project will open within the next couple of weeks.
What's Changed
Devil's Point car park has been reconfigured following the recent extension of Royal William Yard's parking facilities. The site now operates as two distinct areas. To help distinguish between the two parking areas:
- BLUE painted spaces = Free public parking (3-hour limit)
- WHITE painted spaces = Chargeable Royal William Yard parking
Public Parking
- Available 24/7
- Free to use
- Modern ticketless system using ANPR cameras – no tickets required
- Up to 3 hours maximum stay
- No return within 2 hours
- 5 dedicated disabled access bays provided
- Identified by blue painted space and signageThe car park remains publicly owned by Plymouth City Council
- Managed by SIP Car Parks
- Full terms and conditions are displayed on site signage – including details of parking charges for breaching conditions.
Streamlined Experience
Under the new management arrangement between Plymouth City Council and Urban Splash, visitors will benefit from:
- Modern ticketless parking – simply drive in and out of the public parking area
- Enhanced security with 24-hour camera monitoring
- Better accessibility following full resurfacing and re-marking
- Signage and information across both areas
- Single management system reducing confusion between neighbouring car parks.
Queries
The car park remains in public ownership, with PCC retaining responsibility for maintenance, but day-to-day operation will now be managed by SIP Car Parks, Urban Splash’s parking operator. For any parking-related queries or complaints, please contact SIP Car Parks through their established customer service process.
More Information
Disabled Parking
Please note that disabled motorists should pay to park, and must display a blue badge if using the disabled parking bays. We offer 11 dedicated disabled parking bays, and if these are occupied, drivers are welcome to use any other visitor spaces at the Yard.
Bikes
Motorcyclists also need to pay for parking in the new changes, but we have introduced a rate starting from 75p, please see the tariff signs details. Cyclists do not pay to park at the Yard and there is plenty of lock-up space for bikes.
Other Options
Find additional car park locations in Plymouth at www.plymouth.gov.uk/carparks or Parkopedia. Another option for parking nearby at weekends is Stonehouse Creek, which is a 250-space pay and display car park. Around a 10 minute walk from Royal William Yard, this car park is open to the public at weekends. You may wish to consider this option during events, when parking is limited.
Sustainability
We encourage anyone planning a trip to Royal William Yard to explore the many ways they can visit us, including green travel options like car sharing, public transport, cycling and walking – you can even reach the Yard by ferry. Take a look here https://royalwilliamyard.com/visit.