Harbour Drive South Car Park Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Harbour Drive South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 135 of ~228 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Harbour Drive South Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 171 of ~228 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NE33 2JS
- Capacity
- ~228 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 South Car Park
Harbour Drive South Car Park offers general parking in South Shields for visitors and locals. With approximately 228 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. South Tyneside Council operates this car park.
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 228 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Harbour Drive South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 228 spaces, that is roughly 137 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 91 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
With 11 car parks in South Shields, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Harbour Drive North Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Harbour Drive South Car Park have?
Harbour Drive South Car Park in South Shields has approximately 228 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Harbour Drive South Car Park?
Harbour Drive South Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Harbour Drive South Car Park busiest?
Harbour Drive South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 135 of ~228 spaces in use.
When is Harbour Drive South Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Harbour Drive South Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 171 of ~228 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Harbour Drive South Car Park?
Harbour Drive South Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by South Tyneside Council.