Trow Quarry Car Park Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Trow Quarry Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 143 of ~265 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Trow Quarry Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 204 of ~265 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NE33 2JH
- Capacity
- ~265 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- 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 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Trow Quarry Car Park
Trow Quarry Car Park offers general parking in South Shields for visitors and locals. With approximately 265 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by South Tyneside Council.
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 265 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Trow Quarry Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 265 spaces, that is roughly 146 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 119 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
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 Trow Quarry Car Park is full, South Promenade South Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Trow Quarry Car Park have?
Trow Quarry Car Park in South Shields has approximately 265 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Trow Quarry Car Park?
Trow Quarry Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Trow Quarry Car Park busiest?
Trow Quarry Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 143 of ~265 spaces in use.
When is Trow Quarry Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Trow Quarry Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 204 of ~265 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Trow Quarry Car Park?
Trow Quarry Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by South Tyneside Council.