Compton car park - More information
Compton Bay has three National Trust pay-and-display car parks (Brook, Hanover, Compton). Parking is free for members who register in the JustPark app; non-members pay via the app.
Compton Bay / Hanover Point - Car park
There are three National Trust pay-and-display car parks located at Brook, Hanover, and Compton, all managed via the JustPark app. Parking is free for National Trust members, but members must register their membership card details within the app to receive this benefit. Non-members can pay directly through the JustPark app.
During the summer season, visitors can also pay for parking at our Food & Beverage Van which will be present on site 5 days a week.
If you are unable to pay on the day or experience poor mobile signal, please make a note of the location code and complete your payment when you are able. You have up to 48 hours after your visit to pay, including from home.
JustPark location codes:
Brook Chine: 80526
Compton Bay Hanover: 80545
Compton Chine: use Compton Bay code 80545
Newtown: 80634
St Helens Duver: 80680
To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend downloading the JustPark app before arriving at the site.
National Trust Member Parking – How It Works – JustPark Help Centre
Coach drop-off and pick-up
Please note that Compton Bay car park is not suitable for coach access. Coaches should use the bus stops nearby for both drop-off and pick-up. The bus stop on the westbound side offers direct pedestrian access into the car park. Once passengers have disembarked, coaches must park elsewhere until collection time. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate coach parking on-site. There is a designated coach parking spot further down military road at our Brook Bay car park.
Important parking restrictions
The area surrounding Compton includes a designated clearway, meaning it is a breach of regulations to park on the verges or along this stretch of road. These restrictions are regularly enforced by the Council and vehicles parked are likely to receive a penalty notice.
No overnight parking
We don't allow overnight parking due to the impact on nature and wildlife, staff resource and visitors.
Designated accessible parking
Blue badge spaces are available in the car park at Compton Bay.
Car parking frequently asked questions:
National Trust car parking FAQs | National Trust
Coast and countryside car parks on the Isle of Wight:
Isle of Wight coast & countryside car parks | National Trust
Things to see and do at Compton Bay and Downs
Discover one of the Isle of Wight’s favourite spots with plenty of space to explore, search for fossils, spot local wildlife, surf, cycle and ride your horse.
Fossil hunting and geology at Compton Bay and Downs
Go fossil hunting and discover history on a gigantic scale, with dinosaur footprints, fossilised oyster shells, ammonites, flint made from ancient sponges and modern-day shipwrecks
The future of the Military Road
Read our view regarding the future of the Military Road and how we’ll judge any impact on the land and nature we look after.
