FREE FESTIVE PARKING
| NEWS RELEASE: Enjoy FREE festive parking across Westmorland and Furness On Saturdays in Barrow and Eden, and Sundays in South Lakeland, free parking will be offered at participating council-owned car parks on the run up to Christmas |
| Shoppers can enjoy FREE weekend parking at over 40 council-owned car parks throughout December. With the holiday season upon us, Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a free parking initiative designed to make it easier to support local businesses and enjoy the festivities right across the area without worrying about parking costs. On Saturdays in Barrow and Eden, and Sundays in South Lakeland, free parking will be offered at participating council-owned car parks on the run up to Christmas. The council-funded scheme aligns with the ongoing commitment to supporting communities, strengthening the local economy, and making the area an attractive destination for residents and visitors. Cllr Peter Thornton, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Highways and ICT said: “As we approach the festive season, we understand how important it is for residents and visitors to have easy access to our towns and villages. “Local businesses are at the heart of our communities, and this time of year is crucial for their success. By offering free weekend parking at council-owned car parks throughout December, we’re making it simpler for people to shop locally, enjoy festive events, and support the brilliant range of businesses we have across Westmorland and Furness. “We’re proud to provide this opportunity and encourage everyone to take advantage of it by exploring all that our towns and villages have to offer during this special time of year.” Before parking up, people are encouraged to check the following list of participating car parks and the select dates free parking will be offered. Saturday 7, 14 and 21 December in Eden Bluebell Lane Drover’s Lane Sandgate Princes Street Mansion House Town Hall Saturday 7, 14 and 21 December in Barrow Market Street Hall Street. Sunday 8, 15 and 22 December in South Lakeland Quarry Mount, Bowness Glebe Road, Bowness Braithwaite Fold, Bowness Ferry Nab, Bowness Rayrigg Road, Bowness Rayrigg Meadow, Windermere Broad Street, Windermere Low Fold, Ambleside Miller Bridge, Ambleside King Street, Ambleside Lake Road, Ambleside Rydal Road, Ambleside Red Bank Road, Grasmere Kendal Parish Church, Kendal Peppercorn Lane, Kendal Highgate Bowman, Kendal Dowker Lane, Kendal Booths, Kendal Library Road, Kendal South Lakeland House, Kendal Blackhall Road, Kendal Sandes Avenue, Kendal New Road Number 1, Kirkby Lonsdale New Road Number 2, Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale Windermere Road, Grange-Over-Sands Main Street, Grange-Over-Sands Hampsfell Road, Grange-Over-Sands Kents Bank Road, Grange-Over-Sands Berners Close, Grange-Over-Sands Brewery Street, Ulverston Buxton Place, Ulverston The Gil, Ulverston Daltongate, Ulverston Stockbridge Lane, Ulverston Thearte Street, Ulverston Beetham Road, Milnthrope Park Road, Milnthrope. The list of participating car parks and their locations can also be found on the ‘News’ section of www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk. |
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