Shoppers will not be charged for parking in Hambleton District Council-operated car parks over the festive period, from Christmas Eve (3pm) until on January 2 (8am).

Parking time limits still apply in short stay-car parks – in Thirsk Market Place, the Applegarth, Northallerton and the Forum, Northallerton District council-run markets – in Thirsk and Northallerton – are operating as normal over the festive season, on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Northallerton and Mondays and Saturdays in Thirsk.