Shop local this festive season with free pre-Christmas parking in Arun
Christmas shoppers in Arun can again enjoy free parking on Saturdays during the festive season in several council-run car parks.
The annual incentive encourages people to support local shops and businesses on the traditional high street – a message which is shared by valuable partners including the Bognor Regis BID and the town and parish councils.
Free parking will be offered in off-street car parks (see below) on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas 2023. This includes Small Business Saturday on 2 December, a national event aimed at supporting, inspiring and promoting small business all year round.
The car parks and dates of the free parking are as follows:
Littlehampton Christmas Light Switch on 18 November 2023 – parking will be free all day in Manor House Car Park, Littlehampton
Bognor Regis Christmas Lights Switch on 25 November 2023 – parking will be free all day in Fitzleet Car Park, Bognor Regis
Small Business Saturday free parking – 2 December 2023
- Bognor Regis – Lyon Street and Hothamton Car Parks
- Littlehampton – St Martins Car Park
Christmas free parking – 9 December and 16 December 2023.
- Littlehampton – Manor House Car Park
- Bognor Regis - Fitzleet Car Park
Rustington also offers three hours of free car parking in both of its main car parks all year round. The free parking does not include any privately run car parks. Disabled bays will also remain strictly for the use of blue badge holders only.
Cllr Sue Wallsgrove, Environment Committee Chair said: “This is a great time for local residents and visitors to head to our town centres to get their Christmas shopping done. Free parking helps us all to support our local businesses and also means we can enjoy the festive spirit in our towns.”