Close Swing Bridge Parking, Newcastle upon Tyne

Q: "How many parking spaces does Close Swing Bridge have?"

"Close Swing Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne has approximately 38 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Close Swing Bridge?"

"Close Swing Bridge is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Close Swing Bridge busiest?"

"Close Swing Bridge tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Close Swing Bridge quietest?"

"The quietest period for Close Swing Bridge is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Close Swing Bridge?"

"Close Swing Bridge is a car park with surface parking, operated by Newcastle City Council."

38 total spaces

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: NE1 3RN
Capacity: ~38 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Newcastle City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Close Swing Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

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

About Close Swing Bridge

Close Swing Bridge offers general parking in Newcastle upon Tyne for visitors and locals. It provides roughly 38 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Newcastle City Council.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Close Swing Bridge is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 38 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

With more than 45 car parks in Newcastle upon Tyne, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. The nearest alternative is Merchants House Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Close Swing Bridge have?

Close Swing Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne has approximately 38 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Close Swing Bridge?

Close Swing Bridge is a paid car park.

When is Close Swing Bridge busiest?

Close Swing Bridge tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Close Swing Bridge quietest?

The quietest period for Close Swing Bridge is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Close Swing Bridge?

Close Swing Bridge is a car park with surface parking, operated by Newcastle City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Merchants House Car Park 64m away Dean Street Car Park 291m away Newcastle Station Long Stay Car Park 293m away High Level Bridge Car Park Co. 373m away Church Street Car Park 376m away

More car parks in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0