Shoppers will be able to park for free in the run-up to Christmas on Thursday nights.
Late night shopping in the city will be held on December 1, 8, 15 and 22 and Carlisle City Council is offering ‘free after 3pm’ parking on those dates.
The scheme will be available in Bitts Park, Caldew Riverside; Castle; Civic Centre; Lowther Street; The Sands; Swifts Bank, Viaduct and West Walls.
The scheme aims to support high street businesses in Carlisle by encouraging more visitors to park up, stay and shop local.
Councillor Nigel Christian, portfolio holder for environment and transport, said: “We need to do all we can to support the local high street and we hope that by providing free parking after 3pm in our city centre car parks on late night Thursdays, residents will choose Carlisle as their Christmas shopping venue.”
The car park barriers in Caldew Riverside, Castle and West Walls will close at 11.30pm on each late night Thursday.
People using West Walls car park are urged to use check out by 3pm to take advantage of the offer.
