Church Street, Staithes, Near Whitby

Parking in Staithes

Parking is limited in Staithes old town.If you're loading or unloading you can stop for a short while outside our property, but it is likely you will be blocking the narrow streets, so please do not leave your car there for a long period. There are some parking spaces, but these are private and for permanent residents only. There are over 100 spaces for cars and coaches at the top of the village.  

Charges vary from £1.20 for two hours to £5.00 for 24 hours. In the winter months there are no parking charges. If you do buy a long stay ticket, it is also valid for the other car parks in the Scarborough Borough area, including those at Whitby, Sandsend and Runswick Bay.

You can contact Scarborough Borough Council, who operate the car park, by telephoning free on 0800 0568458 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). Alternatively, the community centre at the top of the car park also sells long stay tickets that can be purchased for your duration. If you are staying for a longer period in one of the holiday cottages, guest houses or hotels then you could book a place for your car at Glen Vale, telephone 01947 840590. Here you can reserve a space for £4.50 per day or £31.50 per week and the site is monitored by CCTV. You can then go out knowing that when you return, you have somewhere to park your car. It is ESSENTIAL to book in advance if you wish to use this facility. Glen Vale is a private, family run business.