Free Parking this Christmas in Ashford and Tenterden

Published: 22/10/2024
Free parking this Christmas graphic from Ashford Borough Council

We are pleased to confirm that this December, our community can once again enjoy free parking in all council-owned car parks in Ashford and Tenterden during the festive season. Free parking will be available in both town centres to encourage residents and visitors to do their Christmas shopping locally and to support our local businesses.

Free Christmas parking will be available on the following days and times:

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December - FREE all day

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December - FREE all day

Details on council-owned car parks including a full list of car parks within the borough to take advantage of the offer above can be found on our dedicated parking web page.

Don’t forget that we already offer free parking in the following selected car parks every week:

Timings and location of free Christmas parking

Car Park

Free Parking

Edinburgh Road multi-storey Car Park, TN24 8LG

Free after 3pm Monday-Saturday
Free all day Sunday

Elwick Place Car Park, TN23 1DY (cinema car park)

Free after 3pm every day

Flour Mills Car Park, TN24 8PA

Free on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Station Road Car Park, TN23 1PP

Free after 3pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Bridewell Lane car park in Tenterden (TN30 6EY);

Free parking on Sunday and Bank Holidays

 

Cllr Simon Betty, Portfolio Holder for Commercial Property and Investment, said: “In addition to the free parking available throughout the year, I hope that these four days of all day free parking will help residents to make some extra savings during their festive shop.”

“Buying locally helps to support our town centre shops and those who work in them, in turn helping to boost our local economy. Ashford and Tenterden has a lot to offer shoppers so please do take advantage of our seasonal parking offer.

View more information on parking in Ashford and Tenterden.