Parking Near The Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend
Where Can I Park for The Forum Shopping Centre?
The rear two-storey car park on Elton Street West offers free parking for up to 3 hours, followed by a 2 hour no-return period. It is managed by Smart Parking, open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays, and has a maximum stay of 4 hours. Published tariffs are £0.50 for up to 30 minutes and £1 for up to 1 hour.
- Address
- 30 Segedunum Way, Wallsend, NE28 8JP
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Priory Medical Group, Wallsend, 99 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Hebburn, 1.3 mi (26 min walk)
Parking Near Wallsend
The Forum Shopping Centre in Wallsend, with pre-booked private parking nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
The Forum Shopping Centre Car Park on Elton Street West
The centre’s two-storey car park is at the rear of the centre on Elton Street West and is managed by Smart Parking (theforumshoppingcentre.co.uk). The car park offers free parking for up to 3 hours, followed by a 2 hour no-return period (theforumshoppingcentre.co.uk).
The car park next to the centre is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays, with a maximum stay of 4 hours (theforumsc.co.uk). The published tariff is £0.50 for up to 30 minutes and £1 for up to 1 hour (theforumsc.co.uk). The centre’s parking page identifies the rear car park on Elton Street West as the vehicle entrance location (theforumshoppingcentre.co.uk).
Named Alternatives Around Wallsend and the Centre
Drivers looking beyond the centre can use the Asda Wallsend options listed near FSC. A separate 24/7 space at Asda Wallsend, NE28, is 1.0 mi away and costs £1.50 an hour.
Further alternatives include a space at Walkergate Hospital in Newcastle, 1.1 mi away at £2.19 an hour, and an accessible and safe space at Hebburn Health Centre, 1.5 mi away at £3.40 an hour. These named locations give drivers options outside the centre’s rear car park, particularly when a booked space is more useful than searching for an open bay.
Parksy Spaces Closest to The Forum Shopping Centre
The nearest Parksy listing is a space at Priory Medical Group in Wallsend, 99 yd away, priced at £3.50 an hour. A space at Alpha Clinic, Wallsend NE28, is 117 yd away and costs £3.20 an hour. Both are close alternatives for a short appointment or shopping visit when the centre’s free period does not suit the planned stay.
For longer parking, the Horizon space at Asda Wallsend is 0.3 mi away and costs £12 a week. The 24/7 Asda Wallsend space is 1.0 mi away at £1.50 an hour. The Walkergate Hospital space is 1.1 mi away at £2.19 an hour, while Hebburn Health Centre is 1.5 mi away at £3.40 an hour. The weekly Asda option is the clearest choice for extended parking.
Four-Hour Limits and Smart Parking at the Centre
The centre’s car park has a maximum stay of 4 hours and operates from 8am to 6pm every day, including Bank Holidays (theforumsc.co.uk). The free allowance is up to 3 hours, with a 2 hour no-return period after leaving (theforumshoppingcentre.co.uk). Those conditions matter for shoppers planning to leave and return during the same visit.
Smart Parking manages the two-storey rear car park (theforumshoppingcentre.co.uk). The centre’s published parking information identifies the maximum stay and no-return rule, so drivers should allow for both when combining shopping with another errand in Wallsend. The car park’s hours also make the 8am to 6pm operating window relevant for early or late visits.
Walking From Hebburn Station to the Centre
Hebburn is the nearest station to FSC, at 1.3 mi away and a 26 min walk. The station is therefore a practical rail option for visitors who would rather avoid driving into Wallsend and using the centre’s car park.
The centre is at 30 Segedunum Way, Wallsend, NE28 8JP. From Hebburn, the listed walk takes 26 min for the 1.3 mi journey, making the station suitable for visitors who are comfortable with a longer approach on foot.
Sources
* 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 The Forum Shopping Centre?
The rear two-storey car park on Elton Street West offers free parking for up to 3 hours, followed by a 2 hour no-return period. It is managed by Smart Parking, open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays, and has a maximum stay of 4 hours. Published tariffs are £0.50 for up to 30 minutes and £1 for up to 1 hour.
What Are the Opening Hours and Maximum Stay?
The car park next to the centre is open from 8am to 6pm every day, including Bank Holidays. The maximum stay is 4 hours. These limits are relevant for early or late visits and for shoppers combining a visit with another errand in Wallsend.
How Long Is Free Parking, and What Is the No-Return Rule?
Free parking is available for up to 3 hours, followed by a 2 hour no-return period after leaving. This matters if you plan to leave and return during the same visit, as returning within that period is not covered by the free allowance.
What Are the Published Parking Charges?
The published tariff is £0.50 for up to 30 minutes and £1 for up to 1 hour. The car park also offers free parking for up to 3 hours, followed by a 2 hour no-return period. Smart Parking manages the two-storey rear car park.
What Are the Closest Alternatives for a Short Visit?
Priory Medical Group in Wallsend is 99 yd away and costs £3.50 an hour. Alpha Clinic, Wallsend NE28, is 117 yd away and costs £3.20 an hour. Both are close alternatives for a short appointment or shopping visit when the free period does not suit the planned stay.
Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the Centre?
Hebburn is the nearest station, at 1.3 mi away and a 26 min walk. It is a practical rail option for visitors who would rather avoid driving into Wallsend and using the centre’s car park. The listed walk takes 26 min for the 1.3 mi journey.
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