As the season of goodwill approaches Gwynedd Council has released details of its free Christmas parking arrangements.

As part of efforts to boost businesses over the festive period the council is providing free stays in its car parks – every day from 9 to 26 December.

Ceredigion County Council by comparison is just offering free parking on three Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas, being 9, 16 and 23 December.

The free parking will be provided in all Council car parks from 11am everyday, leading up to Christmas. It is aimed at encouraging Gwynedd residents to buy locally and support the county’s traders.

Cllr Dafydd Meurig, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “The Christmas period is so important to the retail and entertainment sector, and so it’s vital that we do all we can to support our local businesses. That’s why Cyngor Gwynedd is offering free parking in our car parks every day, from 11am onwards from December, 9 to 26.

“By doing this, we hope that the residents of Gwynedd and beyond will support the wide range of small businesses who are the backbone of our communities. Not only will this provide a boost for the local economy but will also show that you don’t need to travel far to do your Christmas shopping.

“So, if you’re looking for those special gifts, buying food and drink for the Festive celebrations, remember about the wealth of small businesses and local crafters here in Gwynedd, and make the most of the free parking.”

The free parking applies to Gwynedd Council public car parks.

All pay and display machines in the council’s public car parks will be signposted, so if there is no note motorists are warned check if it is a Council car park.

Free car parking in Gwynedd

Parking will be free from 9-26 December in council-run car parks

Aberdyfi

Main car park

Penhelyg

Barmouth

Black Patch

Main car park

Pen y Gogledd

Promenade

Sgwar Talbot

Ffordd Jubilee

Abersoch

Y Fach, Abersoch

Bala

The Green

Stryd y Plase

Bangor

Glanrafon, Bangor

Canondy, Bangor

Plas Llwyd, Bangor

James Street, Bangor

Castlel Hill, Bangor

Mianfon, Bangor

Kyffin Square, Bangor

Beddgelert

Colwyn Bank, Beddgelert

Bethesda

Cae Star, Bethesda

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Diffwys

Yr Orsaf

Caernarfon

Penllyn

Glan Môr Uchaf

Greengate

Ffordd y Felin

Doc Fictoria

Balaclafa

Shell Site

Criminal Justice Centre

Criccieth

Abereistedd

Y Maes

Morannedd

Rhodfa'r Môr

Dolgellau

Y Marian

Marian Cefn

Fairbourne

Beach Road

Embankment

Harlech

Bron y Graig Isaf

Bron y Graig Uchaf

Min y Don

Llanberis

Lakeside

Llandanwg

Beach

Porthmadog

Heol y Parc

Cei Bach

Stryd Lombard

Borth y Gest

Llyn Bach

Iard yr Orsaf

Pwllheli

Y Maes

North Quay

Penlan

Traeth y De

Penmount

Black Lion Tavern

Tywyn

Rhodfa'r Môr


The usual fees will re-start from 27 December.

More information about the wide-range of produce on-offer from a number of Gwynedd businesses is available here: www.visitsnowdonia.info/shopping-and-local-produce