216 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode
NE33 2AL
Capacity
~216 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
South Tyneside Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Harbour Drive North Car Park, South Shields.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon591832414650464136322314500
Tue591832414650464136322314500
Wed591832414650464136322314500
Thu591832414650464136322314500
Fri591832465055504641362714500
Sat59183650595955504636239500
Sun059182736363227231495000

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

About Harbour Drive North Car Park

Harbour Drive North Car Park provides parking in South Shields, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 216 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. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by South Tyneside Council.

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

Busyness in detail

Harbour Drive North Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 216 spaces, that is roughly 130 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 86 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 South Shields

There are 11 car parks across South Shields, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Harbour Drive North Car Park is full, Harbour Drive South Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Harbour Drive North Car Park have?

Harbour Drive North Car Park in South Shields has approximately 216 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Harbour Drive North Car Park?

Harbour Drive North Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Harbour Drive North Car Park busiest?

Harbour Drive North Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Harbour Drive North Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Harbour Drive North Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Harbour Drive North Car Park?

Harbour Drive North Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by South Tyneside Council.

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