228 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 2JS
Capacity
~228 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 South 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 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Harbour Drive South Car Park quietest?

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

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.

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