Maidenhead & Windsor

Christmas shoppers in Maidenhead are being given an additional helping hand to find convenient car parking in the town centre.

Extra signage has been provided at the gateways to the town to urge more people to use the Hines Meadow car park – and it is hoped that this reminder will encourage shoppers to think of the alternative parking available across the town during the busy Christmas period.

Cllr Antony Wood, lead member for Maidenhead traffic and transport, explained: "Since the closure of Tyrells car park for the Sainsbury's development there has been a perception that there are not many parking spaces available in Maidenhead town centre. However, nothing could be further from the truth.

"Spaces are now available close to the shops at Hines Meadow – with more in store when the new development opens in March next year. There is also the park and ride facility at Stafferton Way which gives drivers the option of a free shuttle bus right into the heart of the town – and parking is free on Christmas Eve.

"Maidenhead has lots of parking options and I am hopeful the new signage will remind drivers of the choices available rather than simply joining the queue at the Nicholsons Shopping Centre car park, which fills up very early on busy days."

The additional car park signage was installed following a meeting between the council's parking manager and representatives from Maidenhead Town Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce to discuss how available parking could be promoted in the town.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead