Free Parking Dates Coming up in November and December

Thanks to a partnership between Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council, three free parking dates will take place on Saturday 28^th November, Saturday 5^th December and Tuesday 22^nd December.

The free parking offer is available in Dorset Council operated town centre car parks to support some exciting events in the town in the run up to Christmas. Participating car parks include Cosens Quay, Governors Lane, Harbourside, Melcombe Regis, North Quay, Park Street, Pavilion, Pavilion Forecourt, Royal Yard, Swannery, Nothe Car Park, Lodmoor Car Park. 

Events with free parking 

Weymouth’s Christmas Lights Switch On with the Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr David Harris is on Saturday 28^th November at 5pm in New Bond Street. This event takes place on the same day as a range of other fun, festive activities including an elf parade and world record attempt, organised by We Are Weymouth. More information can be found on their website. 

Shoppers will be able to park for free on Small Business Saturday, which falls on Saturday 5^th December. The national event aims to encourage people to shop locally and is a great opportunity for members of the public to support the range of small businesses that are a key part of Weymouth’s retail offer. Round off a busy day of shopping by gathering around the Christmas Tree in New Bond Street for Carols by the Coast. Join the Mayor of Weymouth and the Salvation Army Band at 5pm in to enjoy the atmosphere and sing along to some festive favourites.  

The final date for free parking this year falls on Tuesday 22^nd December, providing the perfect opportunity to visit Weymouth’s shops just before Christmas and carry out any last-minute preparations ahead of Christmas Day. 

Cllr Ryan Hope, Chair of the Environment and Services Committee, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Dorset Council again to offer selected dates for free parking in Weymouth town centre. As well as supporting the Christmas Lights Switch On, Small Business Saturday, and our Carols by the Coast event, the free parking dates will provide a welcome boost for the town and encourage more people to spend time in Weymouth and support our local businesses and the hospitality industry in the run up to Christmas.”

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