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North Shore Car Park, Whitehaven

Small harbour-side council car park on Whitehaven’s north shore.

Charges1 hour £1; 3 hours £2.40; 5 hours £4; 12 hours £5.40; campervan vehicle-parking tariff £8.80.
OpeningOpen daily; check signs for current charging periods.
CapacityAbout 17 spaces
Know before you arrive

Finding the entrance

Follow signs towards Whitehaven North Shore and harbour. Do not obstruct waterfront access when the small car park is full.

Local parking guide

About this car park

North Shore is a small council car park in Whitehaven with 17 general-use spaces and disabled parking.

It is useful for the harbour and north side of the town, but its limited capacity means visitors should have another option ready.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Up to 1 hour · Current operator tariff checked 6 August 2026£1.00
Up to 3 hours · Current operator tariff checked 6 August 2026£2.40
Up to 5 hours · Current operator tariff checked 6 August 2026£4.00
Up to 12 hours · Current operator tariff checked 6 August 2026£5.40
Campervan vehicle parking · No overnight occupancy; follow current signs£8.80

Payment: Cash, card, contactless and MiPermit via MiPermit.

On site

Facilities

  • Tarmac surface

Small exposed harbour-side surface car park.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Useful for Whitehaven Harbour, marina walks, the Beacon Museum area and the England Coast Path.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Beacon, School House Lane, Senhouse Street and other Whitehaven car parks offer more capacity.

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