Blyth Beach Mermaid Parking, Newsham

104 total spaces (est.)

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 53 of ~104 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 85 of ~104 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: NE24 3PL
Capacity: ~104 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Links Road
Other car parks within 500m: 1

Nearby landmarks: Dave Stephens Centre (71m), South Shore (241m), South Beach Estate (522m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park, Newsham.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

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

About Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park

Located in Newsham, Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. At roughly 104 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.

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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 104 spaces, that is roughly 52 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 52 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 Newsham

With 4 car parks in Newsham, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Fulmar Drive Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 600m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park

There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Dave Stephens Centre, about 71 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 342 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park have?

Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park in Newsham has approximately 104 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park?

Parking at Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is free of charge.

When is Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park busiest?

Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 53 of ~104 spaces in use.

When is Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 85 of ~104 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park?

Blyth Beach Mermaid Car Park is a car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Fulmar Drive Car Park 648m away Curlew Way Car Park 683m away

More car parks in Newsham

Fountain Head Car Park ~87 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0