Free parking this December

Throughout December 2021 there is free parking at South Tyneside Council owned car parks in South Shields Town Centre. 

FREE parking every day:

• Mill Dam Car Park
• St. Hilda Street Car Park
• Back of Ocean Road (North and South)
• Library car park 
• Winchester Street Car Park (except weekdays) 
• The Word Car Park (3 hours max, please make sure to get a ticket) 

FREE parking weekdays after 3pm and all day Saturdays and Sundays:

• Charlotte Street Central Car Park, Charlotte Street South Car Park, Charlotte Street West Car Park and Charlotte Street North 
• Thomas Street Car Park
• North Street (car parking)
• Salem Street (car parking)
• Oyston Street Car Park

No ticket is needed during these times. Applies December 2021.

Please note: This offer does not cover Garden Lane Car Park. This car park is not owned by South Tyneside Council.

Remember you can also travel to the heart of our town centres by public transport, including the Tyne and Wear Metro.