Parking Near Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where Can I Park for Eldon Square Shopping Centre?
The High Friars multi-storey car park has 497 spaces and is open daily from 8am to 10pm. Parking costs £2.90 per hour from 8am to 7pm and is free from 7pm to 8am. The entrance has a 200cm height restriction, while a Dunmorlie Street space 161 yards away costs £0.90 an hour.
- Address
- 30 High Friars, Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7XQ
- Closest listed space
- Secure Dunmorlie Street Parking in Newcastle upon Tyne, 161 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Central Station metro station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Masood Aslami
Eldon Square Shopping Centre Car Park on High Friars
The centre’s multi-storey car park is operated by Newcastle City Council and has 497 spaces, with entry from High Friars (new.newcastle.gov.uk). It is open every day from 8am to 10pm, making it suited to daytime shopping and early evening visits (new.newcastle.gov.uk).
Parking costs £2.90 per hour from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, and is free from 7pm to 8am (new.newcastle.gov.uk). The centre’s visitor information gives a different daytime charge of £2.60 per hour or a £13 fixed charge, with free parking for Shopmobility Scheme permit holders (eldonsquare.co.uk). The car park has a height restriction of 200cm, or 6ft 7in, and is a multi-storey concrete facility (accessable.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Within 196 Yards of the Centre
Parksy lists six nearby spaces around ESSC. A secure space on Dunmorlie Street is 161 yards away and costs £0.90 an hour. A space near The Saville Medical Group is 196 yards away at £3 an hour, while disabled-access parking at Jurys Inn Newcastle is the same distance and costs £3.30 a day.
For longer stays, a Stashbee space in Newcastle upon Tyne is 196 yards away at £76 a month. Covered parking at Staybridge Suites Newcastle is 196 yards away and costs £3.50 a day, while parking at Holiday Inn Newcastle - Jesmond is 196 yards away at £5.40 a day. The hourly Dunmorlie Street option beats the centre for a short visit when its £0.90 hourly rate is lower than the centre’s £2.90 daytime rate. The daily and monthly spaces can beat the centre for longer stays.
Busy Shopping Periods and Parking Rules at ESSC
Sundays can be particularly useful for shoppers covered by the centre’s promotional offer: spending over £50 qualifies for a £5 Eldon Square gift card equivalent to two hours’ free parking from Sunday 30 November to February 15 (eldonsquare.co.uk).
The council car park operates from 8am to 10pm every day, while parking is free between 7pm and 8am (newcastle.gov.uk). The published tariff applies Monday to Sunday, and the entrance has a 200cm height barrier (accessable.co.uk). Drivers in taller vehicles should use a space without that restriction, while Shopmobility Scheme permit holders can use the centre’s free-parking arrangement (eldonsquare.co.uk).
Other Named Car Parks Near Eldon Square
Carliol Square is the closest Newcastle car park listed by NCP, positioned in the city centre (ncp.co.uk). It provides an alternative when the High Friars facility is busy, particularly for drivers approaching Newcastle from the north or east.
The wider city-centre network also includes the named Eldon Square Multi-Storey Car Park, which Get Into Newcastle records as having 497 spaces, including 33 disabled bays and five motorcycle spaces (getintonewcastle.co.uk). Its listed tariff is £2.90 per hour from 8am to 7pm and free from 7pm to 8am, Monday to Sunday (getintonewcastle.co.uk).
Walking From Central Station Metro and Newcastle Railway Station
Central Station metro station is the nearest station to the centre, at 0.3 miles away and a seven-minute walk. The route brings rail and Metro passengers directly into Newcastle city centre before the final walk to the shopping centre at 30 High Friars.
Newcastle railway station is about an eight-minute walk away, making the centre practical for mainline arrivals carrying shopping or travelling into the city for the day. Manors railway station is about a nine-minute walk away and provides another rail option from the east.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Eldon Square Shopping Centre?
The High Friars multi-storey car park has 497 spaces and is open daily from 8am to 10pm. Parking costs £2.90 per hour from 8am to 7pm and is free from 7pm to 8am. The entrance has a 200cm height restriction, while a Dunmorlie Street space 161 yards away costs £0.90 an hour.
What Are the Opening Times and Prices for the Centre Car Park?
The council-operated multi-storey car park is open every day from 8am to 10pm. Parking costs £2.90 per hour from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, and is free from 7pm to 8am. The centre’s visitor information also gives a daytime charge of £2.60 per hour or a £13 fixed charge.
Are There Cheaper Nearby Parking Spaces for a Short Visit?
A secure Dunmorlie Street space is 161 yards away and costs £0.90 an hour. That is lower than the centre’s £2.90 daytime hourly rate. Other nearby options include a space near The Saville Medical Group at £3 an hour, 196 yards away, and disabled-access parking at Jurys Inn Newcastle for £3.30 a day.
Is There a Height Restriction or Free Parking Arrangement?
The entrance has a 200cm height restriction, or 6ft 7in. Drivers in taller vehicles should use a space without that restriction. Shopmobility Scheme permit holders can use the centre’s free-parking arrangement. The car park is a multi-storey concrete facility and free parking also applies from 7pm to 8am.
Which Other Car Parks Are Near the Shopping Centre?
Carliol Square is the closest Newcastle car park listed by NCP and provides an alternative when the High Friars facility is busy. The wider city-centre network also includes the named Eldon Square Multi-Storey Car Park, listed with 497 spaces, including 33 disabled bays and five motorcycle spaces.
How Far Is the Centre From Newcastle Stations?
Central Station metro station is 0.3 miles away and about a seven-minute walk. Newcastle railway station is about an eight-minute walk away, while Manors railway station is about nine minutes away. The route from Central Station brings rail and Metro passengers into Newcastle city centre before the final walk to 30 High Friars.
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