Festive parking offers will help shoppers make the most of Christmas in Chichester

Residents and visitors heading into Chichester this Christmas can take advantage of two special parking offers at Avenue de Chartres car park, making it even easier to enjoy the city’s festive events, shops, cafes and restaurants.

People attending Chichester’s Christmas Lights Switch-on event on Saturday 21 November will be able to park free of charge in Avenue de Chartres between 4pm and 6pm, helping families and visitors kick start the festive season.

In addition, anyone parking at Avenue de Chartres on 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 December will receive an extra hour of free parking when they pay for two hours using the MiPermit app.

These offers have been introduced to make it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy the city’s festive events and fantastic shopping opportunities.

Councillor John Cross, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Place at Chichester District Council, says: "Christmas is a wonderful time to visit our stunning cathedral city, with festive events, seasonal entertainment, and a wealth of opportunities for festive shopping and socialising.

“By introducing these parking offers, we hope to encourage more people to visit Chichester, support our local businesses, and enjoy the many events and attractions taking place during the festive period." For more information, people can visit the council’s Christmas parking offers webpage: www.chichester.gov.uk/parkingserviceschristmasoffers