Shimna Road Car Park Parking, Newcastle
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Shimna Road Car Park
As a town centre car park in Newcastle, Shimna Road Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 55 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Newcastle
Newcastle has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Shimna Road Car Park is busy. If Shimna Road Car Park is full, Downs Road Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Shimna Road Car Park have?
Shimna Road Car Park in Newcastle has approximately 55 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Shimna Road Car Park?
Parking at Shimna Road Car Park is free of charge.
When is Shimna Road Car Park busiest?
Shimna Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Shimna Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Shimna Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Shimna Road Car Park?
Shimna Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.