Free parking will be offered at council-owned car parks in Westmorland and Furness in the run-up to Christmas.
Free parking will be offered on Saturdays in Barrow and Eden, and on Sundays in South Lakeland.
Councillor 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.
Eden
Saturday December 7, 14 and 21
- Bluebell Lane
- Drover’s Lane
- Sandgate
- Princes Street
- Mansion House
- Town Hall
Barrow
Saturday December 7, 14 and 21
- Market Street
- Hall Street
South Lakeland
Sunday December 8, 15 and 22
- Quarry Mount, Bowness
- Glebe Road, Bowness
- Braithwaite Fold, Bowness
- Ferry Nab, Bowness
- Rayrigg Road, Bowness
- Rayrigg Meadow, Windermere
- Broad Street, Windermere
- Low Fold, 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, Milnthorpe
- Park Road, Milnthorpe
Miller Bridge in Ambleside was initially listed by the council as offering free parking – but is not council-owned and is not part of the scheme, Cumbria Crack has been informed.
