Tamworth free parking and craft markets for Small Business Saturday
12 November 2024
- Park for free at council run car parks and support town centre businesses small business Saturday
- Craft markets throughout the town for shoppers to enjoy
- Free parking also on 21 December – visitors invited to enjoy Christmas in Tamworth events
Tamworth residents are being encouraged to ‘shop local’ and support the range of small independent businesses in their town as part of the national Small Business Saturday on 7 December.
As in previous years, Tamworth Borough Council is supporting Small Business Saturday on 7 December and encouraging people to shop local. Free car parking at all council-run carparks is available, so why not stock up on those Christmas gifts?
Small Business Saturday is a national non-commercial campaign, which highlights small businesses encouraging consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.
The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.
As well as free parking in all Tamworth Borough Council-run car parks, the council is encouraging shoppers to visit craft markets throughout the town, independent retail stores, unique artists and crafters, have a festive drink or meal, and give local shops and businesses as much of a boost as possible in December.
Small Business Saturday Christmas craft market will showcase local talent in the Saxon Suite at the Assembly Rooms, plus Bert and Gert’s arts, craft and small business market hosts a fantastic festive pop-up market in Ankerside shopping centre.
Councillor Nova Arkney, portfolio holder for infrastructure, heritage and local economy for Tamworth Borough Council, said: “Supporting the town centre is a priority for us. We made the decision to waive parking charges on these two very busy days because we want to support local businesses, help boost town centre trade, and also encourage people to join in with our free and low-cost festive activities.
“There has been a lot of support for Small Business Saturday in previous years and I hope that Tamworth people will support it again this year. Please tell your family and friends so we can make this the busiest Christmas for the town centre ever.”
Tamworth Borough Council are offering a full programme of festive events and activities throughout December in Tamworth, including a festive village, Santa shows, variety performances, festive films and Christmas party night extravaganzas.
Find out more here: www.visittamworth.co.uk/christmas-tamworth-2023.
Car parking in Tamworth Borough Council carparks is free on this date and the 21 December, in the hope people will be encouraged to visit the town centre to shop local and to enjoy the Christmas in Tamworth activities on offer.
Tamworth Castle is open on both free parking Saturdays and makes a perfect festive day out. Look around the traditional Christmas decorated rooms as part of a visit to town. Tickets for admission are available via: Plan your visit | Award-Winning Heritage in a Stunning Castle (tamworthcastle.co.uk).
Search for life-sized gingerbread characters from 23 November, each containing a unique barcode that visitors can scan and find out more about the Christmas activities taking place in Tamworth.
Each gingerbread character is uniquely different and provides an ideal opportunity to take a selfie. Remember to tag the Tamworth Arts and Events social media platforms and share your photo. How many characters can you get a selfie with?
Please note the free parking offer only applies to Tamworth Borough Council carparks.
For more information and a map of town centre car parks, please visit www.tamworth.gov.uk/car-parks.
