Parking: Where can I park in South Shields Town Centre?

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.

You can park at:

Short stay parking areas and prices 2008
Parking area Parking charge
Salem Street (34 spaces) Monday to Saturday:
70p per hour

Sunday:
£1 all day
North Street (115 spaces)
Denmark Centre (120 spaces)
Garden Lane North (75 spaces)
Library (Saturday and Sunday only) Saturday: 70p per hour
Sunday: £1 all day

Map pinClick on a street name to see the car park on an interactive map.

Disabled parking signBlue 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.

You can park at:

Long stay parking areas and prices 2008
Parking area Parking charge
Thomas Street (50 spaces) Monday to Saturday:
70p per hour | £2.30 all day

Sunday:
£1 all day
Charlotte Street (153 spaces)
St. Hilda Street (35 spaces)
Mill Dam (172 spaces)
Oyston Street (95 spaces)
Winchester Street (155 spaces) Saturday and Sunday only Saturday and Sunday: £1 all day

Map pinClick on a street name to see the car park on an interactive map.

Disabled parking signBlue Badge holders can park free and there are no restrictions on the length of stay.


Free parking areas

Free parking areas
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

Temporary long stay parking areas and prices 2008

Temporary long stay parking areas and prices 2008
Station Road 70p per hour

£2.30 all day

Sunday £1 all day
Mile End Road