Thorpe Esplanade Car Park Parking, Shoeburyness
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SS1 3NN
- Capacity
- ~267 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Operator
- Southend 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 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 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 Thorpe Esplanade Car Park
Thorpe Esplanade Car Park offers general parking in Shoeburyness for visitors and locals. There are around 267 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It is operated 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. With 267 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Thorpe Esplanade Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 267 spaces, that is roughly 134 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 133 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 Shoeburyness
With 5 car parks in Shoeburyness, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Thorpe Esplanade Bays, around 400m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Thorpe Esplanade Car Park have?
Thorpe Esplanade Car Park in Shoeburyness has approximately 267 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Thorpe Esplanade Car Park busiest?
Thorpe Esplanade Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Thorpe Esplanade Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Thorpe Esplanade Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Thorpe Esplanade Car Park?
Thorpe Esplanade Car Park is a car park, operated by Southend Council.