Tin Ghaut Parking, Whitby — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Tin Ghaut Car Park have?"

"Tin Ghaut Car Park in Whitby has approximately 33 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Tin Ghaut Car Park?"

"Tin Ghaut Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Tin Ghaut Car Park busiest?"

"Tin Ghaut Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Tin Ghaut Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Tin Ghaut Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Tin Ghaut Car Park?"

"Tin Ghaut Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Scarborough Borough Council."

33 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: YO22 4AT
Capacity: ~33 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Scarborough Borough Council

Prices: £732 for Permit

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Tin Ghaut Car Park, Whitby.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Tin Ghaut Car Park

Tin Ghaut Car Park is a surface car park in Whitby town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 33 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Scarborough Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 33 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Tin Ghaut Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 33 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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

Whitby has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Church Street Car Park 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Tin Ghaut Car Park have?

Tin Ghaut Car Park in Whitby has approximately 33 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Tin Ghaut Car Park?

Tin Ghaut Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Tin Ghaut Car Park busiest?

Tin Ghaut Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Tin Ghaut Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Tin Ghaut Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Tin Ghaut Car Park?

Tin Ghaut Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Scarborough Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Church Street Car Park 58m away Endeavour Wharf Car Park 237m away Cliff Street Car Park 263m away Marina Front Car Park 366m away Whitby Police Station Car Park 373m away

More car parks in Whitby

Abbey Headland Car Park ~415 spaces Back Marina Car Park ~232 spaces East Row Car Park ~131 spaces Pavilion Drive Car Park ~68 spaces Pavilion Top ~63 spaces Sleights Shops Car Park ~26 spaces St. Hilda's Terrace Car Park ~20 spaces Temporary P&R (Abbey Headland) ~1150 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0