Seafront parking steps from Hawthorn Gardens.
Hawthorn Gardens Car Park is a council-operated, tarmacked facility located on Hawthorn Gardens, Whitley Bay (NE26 3PQ), serving local shops and the promenade. The lot provides approximately 50 vehicle spaces, including four accessible bays situated near the pedestrian exit to Whitley Road. Pay-and-display applies MondaySaturday 08:0018:00 at £1.00 per hour, maximum stay 3 hours; Sundays are free. LED lighting columns provide illumination from dusk until 22:00, and CCTV cameras cover all entry and circulation aisles. A pedestrian footpath leads to Whitley Bay seafront (0.1 miles), where cafés, amusements, and the historic Whitley Bay Playhouse are within walking distance. The asphalt surface was resurfaced in 2022, with fresh bay markings and speed bumps to regulate traffic. Drainage channels along the perimeter prevent pooling during heavy rain. Regular patrols by North Tyneside Council wardens ensure compliance, and an emergency call point near the pay machine connects to the council control centre.