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    Jan 2023

    Last Updated: 16/01/2023
    Business
    Business

    Harrogate offers free Saturday parking to boost sales post Xmas

    by Tamsin O'Brien

    | 16 Jan, 2023
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    Victoria car park.

    Harrogate shoppers will be able to park for free over the next five Saturdays to give the town centre a post-Christmas boost.

    Free parking will be available in the Victoria car park on  January 21 and 28, and February 4, 11 and 18 between 10am and 6pm.  The initiative has been funded by the Harrogate Business Investment District (BID).

    It comes after the Christmas  ‘Free after Three’ initiative, where the BID  funded free parking on the first four days of the week from Monday, December 5, until Thursday, January 5, 2023,  to support retailers during the traditionally quieter days of the week.

    Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman said:

    “This is one of the examples of how Harrogate BID is supporting town centre businesses, in particular those in the retail and hospitality sectors.
    “Thanks to the efforts of a number of organisations, including Harrogate BID, businesses in retail and hospitality saw increased sales, including some reporting their best December in many years.
    “By providing free parking in Harrogate over the next five Saturdays, we are giving residents and visitors an added incentive to come in to town to shop, eat and drink, to continue the positivity into the new year.
    “Eight hours free parking gives people plenty of time to explore the great shops and enjoy a bite to eat in one of our many excellent bars, restaurants and cafes.”


    The BID has also sponsored the ‘Sunday Freeway’ during January and February which provides bus passengers with free travel into the town centre on The Harrogate Bus Company’s buses.



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