Furious tourists have vowed to boycott a popular West Country beach after being hit with 'unacceptable' car parking fees. Woolacombe Beach in North Devon is a renowned destination for surfers and families and is recognised as one of the best in the county.
The beach is packed during the summer months, but some have now declared they would never return after being forced to fork out £12 for a day's car parking, reports Devon Live.
There are a choice of car parks to pick from if you’re visiting Woolacombe Beach alongside additional roadside parking for shorter stays. Both long stay car parks - The Esplanade Car Park or Sandy Burrows Car Park - are owned by Parkin Estates. Charges vary depending on the time of year, from £5 per day to £12 per day. The Esplanade Car Park offers an 'Early Bird' Scheme, meaning visitors leaving before 1pm, or arriving after 6pm benefit similarly.
