Pier Head Foreshore Car Park Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Pier Head Foreshore Car Park
If you’re catching a train from South Shields, Pier Head Foreshore Car Park provides parking within easy reach of the station. This is a major parking facility with approximately 393 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. 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
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in South Shields
South Shields has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. 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.