FAQs
- Phase 1: West of the main through road, adjacent to the river, between Costa Coffee and O’Brien’s Café from Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 6:00 p.m. until Friday 28th November 2025 at 8:00 am.
- Phase 2: The main through road which connects Bank Place and Abbey Street from Thursday 27th November 2025 from 3:00pm until Thursday 27th November at 11:00pm.
Where are the best places to park for the Switching on of Christmas Lights?
Free parking Thursday 27th November for Switching on Lights event, 5:00pm - 8:00pm in Council HQ New Road, Waterpark Campus and Ennis Courthouse.
Free parking in all Council car parks each afternoon from 2:00pm Monday to Saturday, commencing Thursday 27th November until Thursday 1st January 2026.
Is there any free parking for Christmas
Free parking Thursday 27th November for Switching on Lights event, 5:00pm - 8:00pm in Council HQ New Road, Waterpark Campus, Drumbiggle and Ennis Courthouse.
Free parking in all Council car parks each afternoon from 2:00pm Monday to Saturday, commencing Thursday 27th November until Thursday 1st January 2026 (pay as normal for on-street parking).
Free parking 9:00 am - 6:00 pm in Council HQ, New Road every Saturday and Sunday from 29th November to 21st December.
Free parking 9:00 am - 6:00 pm in Waterpark Campus, Drumbiggle, every Saturday and Sunday from 29th November to 24th December.
What road closures and parking restrictions will be in place?
To facilitate Switching on Lights event 26th-28th November, all roads within Abbey Street car park will close, in 2 phases.