Mill Dam Long Stay Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE33 1EH
- Capacity
- ~136 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 Mill Dam Long Stay
Mill Dam Long Stay offers general parking in South Shields for visitors and locals. There are around 136 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 136 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Mill Dam Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 136 spaces, that is roughly 82 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 54 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. The nearest alternative is Oyston Street Car Park, around 400m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Mill Dam Long Stay have?
Mill Dam Long Stay in South Shields has approximately 136 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Mill Dam Long Stay?
Parking at Mill Dam Long Stay is free of charge.
When is Mill Dam Long Stay busiest?
Mill Dam Long Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Mill Dam Long Stay quietest?
The quietest period for Mill Dam Long Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Mill Dam Long Stay?
Mill Dam Long Stay is a car park with surface parking.