Shorefield Parking, Southend-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Shorefield is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 71 of 125 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shorefield is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 95 of 125 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS0 7RL
- Capacity
- 125 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Southend Council
- Nearest road
- Shorefield Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: Cliffs Pavilion (104m), Former Beecroft Art Gallery (159m), Westerly (197m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Shorefield
Shorefield provides parking in Southend-on-Sea, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 125 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. Southend Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Shorefield is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 125 spaces, that is roughly 69 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 56 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 Southend-on-Sea
With more than 35 car parks in Southend-on-Sea, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Cliffs Pavillion is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Shorefield
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Cliffs Pavilion (theatre), about 104 metres away. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 143 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 Shorefield have?
Shorefield in Southend-on-Sea has 125 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Shorefield?
Shorefield is a paid car park.
When is Shorefield busiest?
Shorefield is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 71 of 125 spaces in use.
When is Shorefield quietest?
The best time to find a space at Shorefield is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 95 of 125 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Shorefield?
Shorefield is a car park with surface parking, operated by Southend Council.