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

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About Thorpe Esplanade Bays

Located in Shoeburyness, Thorpe Esplanade Bays is a surface car park open to the public. It has an estimated 20 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Southend 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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.

Parking in Shoeburyness

Shoeburyness has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Thorpe Esplanade Bays is busy. Thorpe Esplanade Bays is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

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