West Cliff Car Park Parking, Whitby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
West Cliff Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 250 of 424 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West Cliff Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 318 of 424 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- YO21 3DP
- Capacity
- 424 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Nearest road
- Church Square
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: West Cliff Primary School (45m), Whitby Leisure Centre (60m), 3G Pitch (74m)
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 West Cliff Car Park
West Cliff Car Park is a car park in Whitby, available for general parking. With around 424 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events.
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. 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
West Cliff Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 424 spaces, that is roughly 254 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 170 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
There are 20 car parks across Whitby, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find West Cliff Car Park full, West Cliff Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near West Cliff Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 9 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is West Cliff Primary School (school), about 45 metres away. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 117 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 West Cliff Car Park have?
West Cliff Car Park in Whitby has 424 parking spaces.
When is West Cliff Car Park busiest?
West Cliff Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 250 of 424 spaces in use.
When is West Cliff Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at West Cliff Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 318 of 424 spaces free.