Vane Tempest car park Parking, Seaham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SR7 7WE
- Capacity
- ~141 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Durham County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 32 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 32 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Vane Tempest car park
Vane Tempest car park offers general parking in Seaham for visitors and locals. With approximately 141 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Durham County Council.
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
Vane Tempest car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 141 spaces, that is roughly 70 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 71 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 Seaham
With only 2 car parks in Seaham, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Vane Tempest car park have?
Vane Tempest car park in Seaham has approximately 141 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Vane Tempest car park?
Vane Tempest car park is a paid car park.
When is Vane Tempest car park busiest?
Vane Tempest car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Vane Tempest car park quietest?
The quietest period for Vane Tempest car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Vane Tempest car park?
Vane Tempest car park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.