Damhead car park Parking, Whickham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE21 6JA
- Capacity
- ~123 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Damhead car park
Damhead car park provides parking in Whickham, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 123 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Damhead car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 123 spaces, that is roughly 62 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 61 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 Whickham
With 6 car parks in Whickham, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Spa Well car park, around 400m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Damhead car park have?
Damhead car park in Whickham has approximately 123 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Damhead car park?
Parking at Damhead car park is free of charge.
When is Damhead car park busiest?
Damhead car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Damhead car park quietest?
The quietest period for Damhead car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Damhead car park?
Damhead car park is a car park with surface parking.