Pembrokeshire Parking Pass to Rise by 50% for 2027

Drivers Face Higher Parking Costs at Pembrokeshire Beauty Spots

Pembrokeshire Beauty Spot Parking Pass to Rise by 50% in 2027 Visitors to some of Pembrokeshire’s most popular beauty spots will face higher parking costs next year after members of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park approved an increase in the price of single-site season tickets. The annual ticket will rise from £50 to £75 in 2027, representing a 50% increase for drivers who regularly park at one of the National Park’s car parks. Parking season ticket increase agreed The decision was made at a meeting on 23 September, after officials had proposed increasing the single-site season ticket to £100. Members rejected the proposed doubling of the price and instead backed a £75 annual charge by eight votes to four. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park operates parking charges at 14 car parks and has offered two season-ticket options since 2017. The current tickets cover either a single car park or all participating sites, with prices currently standing at £50 and £140 respectively. The all-sites season ticket was not changed as part of the decision reported by WalesOnline. Popular beauty spots affected The National Park's car parks include popular destinations such as Saundersfoot, Poppit Sands, Little Haven, St Davids, Freshwater East and Amroth. Saundersfoot recorded the highest number of single-site season-ticket purchases in 2025, with 323 sold, followed by Poppit Sands with 213 and Little Haven with 172. In total, 207 all-sites season tickets were purchased during 2025. A report presented to members said the £50 single-site ticket was equivalent to 12.5 weeks of average pay-and-display parking, while the charging season lasts for more than 35 weeks. Pay-as-you-go parking remains available Drivers who do not buy a season ticket will continue to have access to standard pay-as-you-go parking at the National Park's car parks. The reported tariffs range from free parking for up to 30 minutes to £8 for a full day. Parking revenue is paid into the National Park's general fund and helps support other facilities and services. The season-ticket prices were last increased in 2023, when the single-site ticket rose from £25 to £50 and the all-sites option increased from £70 to £140. The latest decision means the single-site ticket will become more expensive from the 2027 season, although the increase approved by members is lower than the £100 originally proposed. For drivers planning regular visits to Pembrokeshire's beaches and beauty spots, checking parking prices and available options before travelling could help avoid unexpected costs. Drivers visiting popular destinations can also use EveryonesParking to plan their parking before setting off, particularly when they want to know their options before arriving at a busy tourist location.