CHRISTMAS shoppers in Dorset towns can enjoy free parking in the run-up to the big day, it has been announced.
Dorset Council car parks in Beaminster, Blandford, Bridport, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Ferndown, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Wareham, Weymouth and Wimborne, will be free on specific days before December 25.
Among them will be Saturday, December 7 – Small Business Saturday – when the council is taking part in the national initiative to support small firms.
At the participating Dorset Council car parks, the JustPark app and ticket machines will be set to no charge.
Cllr Jon Andrews, Cabinet Member for Place Services, said: “We’re bringing our own slice of Christmas cheer to Dorset this November and December. You’ll be able to enjoy free parking in many of our car parks on selected days and spend extra time in Dorset’s delightful shops.
“This offer includes Small Business Saturday on 7 December the national campaign to support local businesses by shopping locally.”
Other providers, such as town councils, may also offer free parking in the run-up to Christmas.
On-street parking charges and private car park charges will still apply.
Free parking will be on offer at the following Dorset Council car parks in the run-up to Christmas and new year:
- Beaminster
Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) in the following car parks:
The Square
Yarn Barton - Blandford
Friday, November 29, Saturday, November 30, Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) and Friday, December 20, in the following car parks:
Church Lane
Eagle House Gardens
Langton Road
Marsh and Ham
Station Court - Bridport
Wednesday, December 4, and Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) in the following car parks:
East Street
Hope Terrace
Rope Walks
South Street
West Street
Wykes Court - Corfe Castle
Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) in the following car park:
West Street - Dorchester
Saturdays, November 16, 23 and 30, Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) and Thursday, December 12, in the following car parks:
Acland Road
Colliton Park
Durngate Street
Fairfield
Old Market
Top O Town
Trinity Street (south)
Wollaston Field - Ferndown
Saturday, November 30, Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) and Friday, December 20, in the following car park:
Pennys Lodge - Gillingham
Thursday, December 5 and Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) in the following car parks:
Chantry Fields
Gas Lane
High Street - Lyme Regis
Friday, November 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24, Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) and Monday, December 23, in the following car parks:
Broad Street
Charmouth Road
Cobb Gate
Holmbush - Shaftesbury
Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) and Tuesday, December 24 in the following car parks:
Angel Lane
Bell Street - Sherborne
Sunday, December 1, in the following car parks:
Acreman Street
Coldharbour
Culverhayes
Old Market Yard
Newland North - Sturminster Newton
Saturday, November 30, Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday), Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, January 1 in the following car parks:
Church Street
Station Road - Wareham
Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) in the following car parks:
Bonnets Lane
Connegar Lane
Rempstone
Streche Road - Weymouth
Saturday, November 30, Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) and Monday, December 23, in the following car parks:
Cosens Quay (from 9am)
North Quay
Governors Lane
Harbourside
Melcombe Regis
Park Street
Pavilion
Pavilion Forecourt
Royal Yard
Swannery - Wimborne
Saturday, November 30, Saturday, December 7 (Small Business Saturday) and Friday, December 20 in the following car parks:
Allenview
Hanham Road
King Street
Leigh Road
Old Road
Park Lane
Poole Road
Pye Corner
Westfield Close
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