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FREE parking in Dorset Council car parks for Christmas: Full list

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

For more details of all Dorset Council car parks and free parking dates, visit www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/free-christmas-parking.

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