Free festive Saturday parking in Sleaford throughout December
Whether you are finishing Christmas shopping, meeting friends and family, or enjoying fantastic events in the town such as WinterLight, you can benefit from free parking on Saturdays in Sleaford throughout December.
The free parking will be available in all North Kesteven District Council-run car parks this festive period.
The free parking applies to the following car parks:
• Eastbank (next to Sleaford Leisure Centre)
• Money’s Yard, off Carre Street
• Cogglesford Watermill (off Eastgate Road)
• Station Road car park
• Brydone Way car park, off Grantham Road
• Westgate car park
• Church Lane car park
The same does not apply at Eastgate carpark, which is owned and operated by Sleaford Town Council, where the usual free one hour will remain in place.
Requirements such as parking considerately and within the bays, and displaying a Blue Badge if using a marked disabled space, will still apply during this time.
This goodwill gesture from the District Council aims to attract more visitors to Sleaford, providing a welcome boost to local businesses in support of the shop local initiative Small Business Saturday (on December 6) and for the remainder of the month.
It will also ensure that more residents can enjoy shopping in Sleaford for Christmas, while creating opportunity for more people to discover all that Sleaford offers – walks, leisure centres, museums, cafes, the Hub, and more.
This festive gesture is in addition to the free parking that already exists on weekday evenings after 6pm and on Sundays, and Bank Holidays.
You can also take advantage of free parking when experiencing the festive magic of Sleaford’s Market Place for the return of WinterLight on Saturday, December 20 - visit https://www.heartoflincs.com/winterlight-2025/ for more information.
There are also other events to enjoy in the town in the build up to Christmas:
• The Hub’s Christmas Makers Market on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30
• Sleaford Christmas Market and Light Switch-On will take place on Sunday, November 30 (10.30am-4.30pm), while Bristol Arcade traders have their Christmas Market on the same day.
• Sleaford Methodist Church is hosting its free Christmas Tree Festival on November 29 (10am-4pm) and November 30 (11am-5pm)
• The NKDC venues at Navigation House and Cogglesford Mill are open Friday to Monday every weekend (10am-4pm) for the sale of unique gifts, refreshments and the usual attractions
• December 6 and 13 – lantern making workshop at St Denys’ Church
• December 13 – Sleaford Choral Christmas Concert at St Denys’ Church and Mother Goose pantomime at Sleaford Little Theatre
Councillor Richard Wright, Leader of North Kesteven District Council, said: “We are pleased to be suspending Saturday parking charges in our District Council-owned car parks in Sleaford throughout December again this year.
“December and the festive period is often a vibrant time in Sleaford and we hope the provision of free parking on these Saturdays will encourage more people to visit the town centre.
“This is especially timely with Small Business Saturday on December 6 and Winterlight on December 20, when many local businesses will be eager to welcome you and help you find the perfect gifts for Christmas.”