Visitors Parking Parking, Gateshead
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Visitors Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 4 of ~6 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Visitors Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NE8 2BR
- Capacity
- ~6 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Nearest road
- South Shore Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Tarmac Gateshead (82m), Odds & Ends;SKS (119m), Trident UK (192m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking offers general parking in Gateshead for visitors and locals. It has an estimated 6 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Visitors Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 6 spaces, that is roughly 4 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Gateshead
Gateshead has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The Quays Multi Storey Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Visitors Parking
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 2 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Tarmac Gateshead, about 82 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 120 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 463 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Visitors Parking have?
Visitors Parking in Gateshead has approximately 6 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Visitors Parking busiest?
Visitors Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 4 of ~6 spaces in use.
When is Visitors Parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Visitors Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces free.