Spread the festive cheer – with free pre-Christmas parking on Saturdays
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, and to attend the annual Christmas lights switch on in both Littlehampton and Bognor Regis.
Free parking will be offered in off-street car parks on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas 2025.
The car parks providing free parking on Saturdays and the Christmas lights events are:
- Littlehampton Christmas Lights switch on 22 November (12.00 to 18.00). Parking will be free in Manor House car park
- Bognor Regis Christmas Lights Switch on 29 November (12.00 to 18.00). Parking will be free in Fitzleet multi-storey car park
- Small Business Saturday free parking - 6 December
Bognor Regis - Hothamton car park
Littlehampton - St Martins Car Park
Councillor Roger Nash, Chair of the Economy Committee at Arun District Council, said: “Free parking is our way of giving back to the community and boosting the festive spirit, so we hope everyone will take advantage of free parking while offering support to our fantastic local traders in the run-up to Christmas.”
Rustington 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.