Each year, Shaftesbury Town Council arranges free parking days to support certain events in the Shaftesbury calendar.
free parking days 2026
Sunday 3rd May – Shaftesbury Food Festival
Saturday 18th July – Fringe
Sunday 2nd August – EAT Festival
Saturday 3rd October – Carnival
Saturday 5th December – Small Business Saturday
Monday 21st December – Last Minute Shopping Day
car parks offering free parking on the applicable days:
- Angel Lane – SP7 8DF
- Bell Street – SP7 8AP
- Coppice Street – SP7 8PF
Not forgetting Barton Hill Car Park which is free for you to use all year round.
Normal restrictions will still apply – please check notices in car parks for details.