Visitors to Worksop and Retford will be able to enjoy extended free parking in all Bassetlaw District Council Car Parks later this month.
Parking will be free after 1pm each day, from Saturday 28th November 2026 until Monday 4th January 2027 as the Council encourages more people to support high street businesses in the lead up to Christmas.
The annual free afternoon parking coincides with the Christmas Lights Switch-On events in Worksop and Retford, as thousands of people come into our town centres to celebrate and get the Christmas spirit underway.
Cllr Alan Rhodes, Cabinet Member for Corporate and Financial Services said: “We recognise that this is an incredibly important time for local businesses and our high streets, and we hope that this will entice more people to shop local this Christmas.
“Visitors can take advantage of five hours of free parking each day in all council owned or operated car parks, as well as the 1 hour of free parking we offer in two of our town centre car parks in Worksop and Retford.”
Visitors can use Queen Street Car Park, Worksop and West Street Car Park in Retford, free for one hour at any time of day, Monday to Saturday.
Last Updated on Wednesday, November 11, 2026