Spread the festive cheer – with free pre-Christmas parking on selected days
Christmas shoppers in Arun can again enjoy free parking on selected days 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 in the run-up to Christmas 2026.
The car parks providing free parking are:
· Littlehampton Christmas Lights switch on Saturday, 21 November (15.00 to 18.00). Parking will be free in Manor House car park, off the High Street.
· Bognor Regis Christmas Lights Switch on Saturday, 28 November (15.00 to 18.00). Parking will be free in Fitzleet multi-storey car park, Queensway.
· Support small business on Saturday, 5 December (all day)
Bognor Regis - Fitzleet car park
Littlehampton - Manor House car park
· Arundel Town Centre Saturday, 12 December & Sunday, 13 December (all day)
Crown Yard car park in River Road
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.”
Disabled bays will remain strictly for the use of blue badge holders only.