North Shore Car Park Parking, Whitehaven
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
North Shore Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at North Shore Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 21 of ~24 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CA28 7XY
- Capacity
- ~24 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About North Shore Car Park
North Shore Car Park is located close to Whitehaven railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. At roughly 24 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. With only 24 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
North Shore Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Whitehaven
With 7 car parks in Whitehaven, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Carter Lane Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 700m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does North Shore Car Park have?
North Shore Car Park in Whitehaven has approximately 24 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at North Shore Car Park?
North Shore Car Park is a paid car park.
When is North Shore Car Park busiest?
North Shore Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 18 of ~24 spaces in use.
When is North Shore Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at North Shore Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 21 of ~24 spaces free.
What kind of car park is North Shore Car Park?
North Shore Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking.