Pier Head Foreshore Car Park Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE33 2JX
- Capacity
- ~393 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- 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 | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Pier Head Foreshore Car Park
Rail users heading to and from South Shields station will find Pier Head Foreshore Car Park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With around 393 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. South Tyneside Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Pier Head Foreshore Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 393 spaces, that is roughly 314 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 79 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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. If Pier Head Foreshore Car Park is full, Harbour Drive South Car Park is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Pier Head Foreshore Car Park have?
Pier Head Foreshore Car Park in South Shields has approximately 393 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Pier Head Foreshore Car Park?
Pier Head Foreshore Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Pier Head Foreshore Car Park busiest?
Pier Head Foreshore Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Pier Head Foreshore Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Pier Head Foreshore Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Pier Head Foreshore Car Park?
Pier Head Foreshore Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by South Tyneside Council.