Residents and visitors can make the most of fairs, events and late night shopping in the run-up to Christmas in Herefordshire, thanks to free parking that has been arranged and funded by Herefordshire Council.

The dates are:

Kington Winter Food & Drink Festival: Saturday, 2 and 23 December 2023 (second date funded by Kington Chamber of Trade/Town Council)

Ledbury Christmas Shopping Event: Saturday 2 December 2023

Leominster Victorian Fair: Saturday 9 December 2023

Ross-on-Wye Christmas shopping:Ā Saturday 9 December 2023

Hereford late night shopping: after 4pm on Wednesdays 6, 13 and 20 December 2023

This includes all council public car parks and on-street pay and display bays. Please note this free parking offer does not apply to any private car parks, unless stated. If in doubt look for the ā€˜free parkingā€™ information signs and check local restrictions.

As usual, itā€™s free parking in our market towns after 6pm every day and all day on Sundays.

Councillor Durkin, Cabinet Member for Roads and Regulatory Services, said: ā€œHerefordshire Council are pleased to be able to continue supporting our County residents and businesses by offering free parking this Christmas.

ā€œEach year, the Council liaises with Town Councils and the Hereford City BID, to determine the date to enable the best use the time offered to support their business. 

ā€œI hope that residents will take the opportunity to support local businesses over the festive period.ā€

Search for other seasonal events, visit: herefordshire.gov.uk/events