Residents and visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon will not have to pay for car parking, in selected District Council car parks, in the town on Thursday evenings in the run up to Christmas.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is offering free parking in all Stratford District Council town centre car parks (excluding Bridgeway multi storey and Bridgeway surface) on the dates listed below:

• Thursday 3 December 4pm to midnight
• Thursday 10 December 4pm to midnight
• Thursday 17 December 4pm to midnight

The District Council car parks include:

• Arden Street
• Church Street
• Recreation ground
• Leisure Centre
• Swans Nest Lane
• Windsor Street

Please note: Not all town centre cars parks are Stratford District Council car parks, please check first.

Cllr Ian Shenton, Operations Portfolio holder says: "We have run this free-parking offer successfully for a number of years and is a positive way that the District Council can demonstrate its support for local businesses and the local community. 

"This year has been a very difficult year for everyone and as we are currently in a high tier it is now even more important that we shop locally, support our businesses and remember to socially distance - visit safe and stay safe."