Thorpe Esplanade Bays Parking, Shoeburyness
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 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Thorpe Esplanade Bays
Located in Shoeburyness, Thorpe Esplanade Bays is a surface car park open to the public. It has an estimated 24 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Southend Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With only 24 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Parking in Shoeburyness
There are 5 car parks across Shoeburyness, so you have options if your first choice is full. Thorpe Esplanade Bays is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Thorpe Esplanade Bays have?
Thorpe Esplanade Bays in Shoeburyness has approximately 24 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Thorpe Esplanade Bays?
Thorpe Esplanade Bays is a paid car park.
When is Thorpe Esplanade Bays busiest?
Thorpe Esplanade Bays tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Thorpe Esplanade Bays quietest?
The quietest period for Thorpe Esplanade Bays is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Thorpe Esplanade Bays?
Thorpe Esplanade Bays is a car park with surface parking, operated by Southend Council.