Parking in South Shields town centre
South Shields town centre parking permit
A parking permit for South Shields town centre (Thomas Street and Charlotte Street car parks) is available to buy online.
The permit costs £96 a quarter / £32 monthly.
Short-stay parking areas
Short-stay car parks are in areas that are most convenient for shopping and business. They are most appropriate for stays up to two or three hours.
| Parking area | Parking charge |
|---|---|
| Salem Street (34 spaces) | Monday - Saturday: 1p per/minute, maximum stay 100 minutes Sunday: 1p per/minute, £1 all day |
| North Street (115 spaces) | |
| Denmark Centre (120 spaces) | |
| Garden Lane North (75 spaces) | |
| Library (Saturday and Sunday only) | Saturday: 1p per/minute, maximum stay 100 minutes Sunday: 1p per/minute, £1.00 all day |
Click on a street name to see the car park on an interactive map.
Blue Badge holders can park free for a maximum stay of three hours while
displaying clock.
Long-stay parking areas
These car parks are suitable for both short and long-stay parking.
| Parking area | Parking charge |
|---|---|
| Thomas Street (50 spaces) | Monday - Saturday: 1p per/minute, minimum stay 10 minutes, £2.40 all day Sunday: 1p per/minute, £1 all day |
| Charlotte Street (153 spaces) | |
| St. Hilda Street (35 spaces) | |
| Mill Dam (172 spaces) | |
| Oyston Street (95 spaces) | |
| Mile End Road | |
| Winchester Street (155 spaces) Saturday and Sunday only |
Saturday: 1p per/minute, £2.40 all day Sunday: 1p per/minute, £1.00 all day |
Click on a street name to see the car park on an interactive map.
Blue Badge holders can park free and there are no restrictions on the
length of stay.
| Parking area | Parking charge |
|---|---|
| Fowler Street (7 spaces on-street) | Maximum stay 20 mins |
| Garden Lane / St Hilda Street (26 spaces) | Maximum stay 2 hours |
| Claypath Lane (40 spaces) | Saturday and Sunday only |
Motorcycle parking
Free parking is available for motorcycles in designated bays in most town centre car parks.
