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

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
Mon5102035455055504540352515500
Tue5102035455055504540352515500
Wed5102035455055504540352515500
Thu5102035455055504540352515500
Fri5102035505560555045403015500
Sat5102040556565605550402510500
Sun05102030404035302515105000

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. There is a charge for parking. South Tyneside Council operates this car park.

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. With 228 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Parking in South Shields

South Shields has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Harbour Drive South Car Park full, Harbour Drive North Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. 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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