Old Hartley Car Park Parking, Whitley Bay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE26 4RB
- Capacity
- ~33 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Northumberland County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Old Hartley Car Park
Old Hartley Car Park provides parking in Whitley Bay, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 33 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Northumberland County 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Old Hartley Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 33 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Whitley Bay
With 14 car parks in Whitley Bay, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Hartley Lane Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 600m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Old Hartley Car Park have?
Old Hartley Car Park in Whitley Bay has approximately 33 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Old Hartley Car Park?
Parking at Old Hartley Car Park is free of charge.
When is Old Hartley Car Park busiest?
Old Hartley Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Old Hartley Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Old Hartley Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Old Hartley Car Park?
Old Hartley Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Northumberland County Council.