South Promenade South Car Park Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
South Promenade South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 141 of ~211 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at South Promenade South Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 154 of ~211 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NE33 3NB
- Capacity
- ~211 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Sea Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Sand Dancer (74m), Colmans Seafood Temple (107m), Minchella & Co (138m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About South Promenade South Car Park
South Promenade South Car Park caters to leisure visitors in South Shields, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With approximately 211 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
South Promenade South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 211 spaces, that is roughly 137 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 74 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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. Trow Quarry Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near South Promenade South Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 5 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Sand Dancer (pub), about 74 metres away. The main cluster of places to eat and drink sits roughly 82 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 447 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does South Promenade South Car Park have?
South Promenade South Car Park in South Shields has approximately 211 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at South Promenade South Car Park?
South Promenade South Car Park is a paid car park.
When is South Promenade South Car Park busiest?
South Promenade South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 141 of ~211 spaces in use.
When is South Promenade South Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at South Promenade South Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 154 of ~211 spaces free.
What kind of car park is South Promenade South Car Park?
South Promenade South Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.