Front Street Car Park Parking, Whitley Bay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Front Street Car Park
Front Street Car Park is a car park near Whitley Bay railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 43 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. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by North Tyneside Council.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Parking in Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay has a good range of parking with 14 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Front Street Car Park is full, Belle Vue Street Car Parking is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Front Street Car Park have?
Front Street Car Park in Whitley Bay has approximately 43 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Front Street Car Park?
Parking at Front Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is Front Street Car Park busiest?
Front Street Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Front Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Front Street Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Front Street Car Park?
Front Street Car Park is a railway station car park, operated by North Tyneside Council.