Free car parking in Chippenham this December
Free car parking in Chippenham this December
In support of local businesses we are utilising our free car parking allowance from Wiltshire Council on Saturday 5 December and Saturday 12 December. The following car parks in Chippenham will be free of charge on these dates;
- Bath Road
- Borough Parade Shopping Centre
- Brakemead
- Emery Gate Shopping Centre
- Gladstone Road
- Monkton Park
- Spanbourn Avenue
- Wood Lane
Chairman of The Amenities, Culture and Leisure Committee, Councillor Desna Allen said “We are delighted to be able to offer these free car parking spaces as it creates a wonderful opportunity for the community to come and support the High Street and independent retailers during such a challenging time.”
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Due to the yellow weather warning by the Met Office, and to ensure the comfort and safety of all traders and shoppers, the decision has been made to cancel the market on Friday 23 October.
At present, Saturday’s market will go ahead as planned. We will continue to monitor the forecasted weather and update you again if this changes.
We really do not want people to be choosing their pumpkins in the wind and rain, due to the yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office. To ensure this event can be enjoyed as much as possible, we have made the decision to reschedule the Pumpkin Patch event until Tuesday 27 October at 10am.
If you were hoping to meet the Beauty and the Beast Pantomime Cast, you can still see them in the High Street between 10am - 11am, REEL Cinema Chippenham 11pm - 12pm, Chippenham Library 1pm - 2pm and Chippenham Museum 2pm - 3pm.
The footpath that runs adjacent to John Coles Park, between King Alfred Street and Hungerford Road, remains closed allow essential wall repairs to take place.
Wiltshire Council have advised the works are currently expected to be completed by 31 October 2026, although the closure may be extended if necessary.
A signed diversion route is in place via King Alfred Street, Hardenhuish Avenue, Marshfield Road, Park Terrace and Park Fields.
For further information about the closure or the works, please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100 or visit one.network/public