Car parking

Nottingham

If you're heading to the city, there are 13,000 secure parking spaces and a further 1,500 on street. Major car parks are clearly signposted on the main approach roads.

On 3, 10, 17 December after 5pm, take advantage of free parking at Nottingham City Council's Trinity Square, Broadmarsh and Fletcher Gate multi storey car parks. Onstreet parking in the city is free after 6pm.

Nottingham's also got eight Park & Ride spots, providing fast and frequent services all year round. With over 4,000 spaces they offer easy, uncongested access to the city. And Nottingham Racecourse and Queen’s Drive Park & Ride both offer increased services for late night and Sunday shopping.

Mansfield

Every Thursday, Four Seasons, Station Road and Toothill Lane car parks are open late until 9.30pm.

Free car parking is available on Sundays at Four Seasons shopping centre, Handley Arcade, Toothill Road, Toothill Lane, Rock Valley, Church Lane, Grove Street and Robin Hood Line.

And there’s 24 hour car parking on Clumber Street and at the Water Meadows leisure centre.

FREE parking periods will be introduced in Mansfield town centre this Christmas to help families and businesses beat the credit crunch. From 17 November it will be free to park in council managed car parks from 10am on Wednesdays and Thursdays. And there will be no charge to park in any other council car park from 3pm every day. The free parking will run from Monday until 11 January.

Newark

You'll find plenty of opportunities for shopping on Sundays and late on Thursdays as many of Newark’s shops and stores will offer extended opening hours leading up to Christmas. Closing times can be subject to change so you're advised to check with individual shops before making a special journey. For a map of Newark and local travel information, visit www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/christmas

For more details of countywide car parking contact Nottinghamshire's tourism centres on 08444 77 5678.