Residents are being encouraged to shop local this Christmas with free parking on offer across the Malvern Hills District.

This year, Malvern Hills District Council is offering free parking in its town centre car parks in December leading up to Christmas.

Free parking will be available on the below days, in any of the council’s pay and display car parks:

Great Malvern and Barnards Green: all day on Fridays (6, 13, 20 December)

Tenbury Wells: all day on Saturdays (7, 14, 21 December)

Upton upon Severn: all day on Saturdays (7, 14, 21 December) 

Cllr Julie Wood, Portfolio Holder for Tourism and Economic Development at Malvern Hills District Council, said: We are really pleased to offer free Christmas parking once again.

“We would encourage all residents and visitors to support our local businesses during this time, it is a great opportunity to explore our wonderful town centres and all they have to offer.”

Visit www.visitthemalverns.org/christmasshopping for more information about Christmas shopping around The Malverns.