Harbour Drive North Car Park Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE33 2AL
- Capacity
- ~216 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- South Tyneside Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.