Free car parking (in SDC pay and display car parks in town) on Christmas shopping nights in Stratford

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Press Release

Published on 30 November 2020
Archived on 30 December 2020


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."


Contact details

Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575

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Last updated on 30/11/2020