Free parking in Hastings over the festive period

Shoppers will be able to park for free in council owned car parks from Monday 18 December until Saturday 23 December, between 4pm and 9pm each evening. This free parking is to help support local businesses in the area.

Parking will also be free at all council car parks on Monday 25 December, Tuesday 26 December, and Monday 1 January, to enable people to visit family and friends, eat out or enjoy some fresh air. Normal parking charges will restart the following morning.

You can park for free during these times in the following car parks:

• Carlisle Parade
• Castle Hill
• Crystal Square
• Grosvenor Gardens
• Marina
• Pelham
• Priory Street
• Rock a Nore
• St Margarets
• The Bourne (pay and display)
• Summerfields
• Falaise Hall
• Falaise Road
• The Pier Underground.

Cllr Ali Roark, lead for Environment at Hastings Borough Council, said:

"We are delighted to be helping support local businesses by providing free parking in our car parks over the festive period, making it easier and cheaper for residents and visitors to enjoy all the fantastic shops and restaurants in the town centre and Old Town.

"Whether you are shopping for gifts for your family or friends or looking for Christmas treats for yourself, you will be sure to find something unique to purchase.

"And if you don't fancy bringing the car, remember that the government's bus fare cap has been extended until December 2024, meaning you can travel on most bus routes for just £2."