Playhouse 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 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Playhouse Car Park
Playhouse Car Park is a surface car park in Whitley Bay, available for general parking. With around 80 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. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by North Tyneside Council.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Whitley Bay
There are 14 car parks across Whitley Bay, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Playhouse Car Park full, Spanish City Car Park (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Playhouse Car Park have?
Playhouse Car Park in Whitley Bay has approximately 80 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Playhouse Car Park?
Parking at Playhouse Car Park is free of charge.
When is Playhouse Car Park busiest?
Playhouse Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Playhouse Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Playhouse Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Playhouse Car Park?
Playhouse Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by North Tyneside Council.