Swinburne Street Parking, Gateshead

Q: "How many parking spaces does Swinburne Street Car Park have?"

"Swinburne Street Car Park in Gateshead has approximately 47 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Swinburne Street Car Park?"

"Swinburne Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Swinburne Street Car Park busiest?"

"Swinburne Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Swinburne Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Swinburne Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Swinburne Street Car Park?"

"Swinburne Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Gateshead Council."

47 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: NE8 1AX
Capacity: ~47 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Gateshead Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Swinburne Street Car Park, Gateshead.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Swinburne Street Car Park

Located in the heart of Gateshead, Swinburne Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. The car park has approximately 47 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Gateshead Council.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Swinburne Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 47 spaces, that is roughly 42 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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. Should you find Swinburne Street Car Park full, Town Hall Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Swinburne Street Car Park have?

Swinburne Street Car Park in Gateshead has approximately 47 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Swinburne Street Car Park?

Swinburne Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Swinburne Street Car Park busiest?

Swinburne Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Swinburne Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Swinburne Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Swinburne Street Car Park?

Swinburne Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Gateshead Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Town Hall Car Park 86m away High Level Bridge Car Park Co. 169m away Church Street Car Park 192m away Car Park (way/36971334) 280m away Gateshead College Baltic Campus Car Park 440m away

More car parks in Gateshead

Back Regent/Walker Terrace ~50 spaces BALTIC Car Park ~73 spaces Claremont Street Car Park ~128 spaces Cross Keys Lane Car Park ~92 spaces East End Pool and Library Car Park ~99 spaces Felling Metro Car Park ~32 spaces Forth Banks Car Park ~22 spaces Gladstone Terrace Car Park ~60 spaces

See all 20 car parks in Gateshead →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0