Forth Banks Car Park Parking, Gateshead
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE1 3PN
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Forth Banks Car Park
Forth Banks Car Park provides parking in Gateshead, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It has an estimated 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Forth Banks Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Gateshead
Gateshead has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Stephenson Quarter, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Forth Banks Car Park have?
Forth Banks Car Park in Gateshead has approximately 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Forth Banks Car Park?
Forth Banks Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Forth Banks Car Park busiest?
Forth Banks Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Forth Banks Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Forth Banks Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Forth Banks Car Park?
Forth Banks Car Park is a car park with surface parking.