Abbey Headland Car Park Parking, Whitby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- YO22 4EY
- Capacity
- ~415 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Scarborough Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Abbey Headland Car Park
Abbey Headland Car Park offers general parking in Whitby for visitors and locals. At approximately 415 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Scarborough Borough Council.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Abbey Headland Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 415 spaces, that is roughly 249 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 166 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 Whitby
With 20 car parks in Whitby, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Abbey Headland Car Park is full, Temporary P&R (Abbey Headland) is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Abbey Headland Car Park have?
Abbey Headland Car Park in Whitby has approximately 415 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Abbey Headland Car Park?
Abbey Headland Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Abbey Headland Car Park busiest?
Abbey Headland Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Abbey Headland Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Abbey Headland Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Abbey Headland Car Park?
Abbey Headland Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Scarborough Borough Council.