Let them eat cake (and have free parking!)

East Suffolk residents and visitors celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee can benefit from free parking in council-owned car parks on selected dates. 

 A huge range of community celebrations are taking place across the district over the Bank Holiday weekend and visitors are being encouraged to plan their journeys carefully, considering whether it is possible to walk, cycle or use public transport.  

For those who need to use their cars, East Suffolk Council is offering free parking in selected council-owned car parks between Thursday 2 June and Sunday 5 June.  

Cllr Norman Brooks, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Transport says: “Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be a memorable occasion for many, and we would encourage people to consider how best to travel to their local celebrations. For those who need to drive, or are car sharing, free parking will be available at council-owned car parks at various times over the weekend.” 

 Free parking is available as follows: 

Thursday 2 June 

·        Lowestoft (St Peters Street, Whapload Road) 10am - 6pm 

·        Southwold (Ferry Road, Harbour Quay East, Southwold Pier) 1pm - 6pm 

Friday 3 June 

·        Beccles (Blyburgate, Hungate and Newgate) 10 - 6pm 

·        Bungay (Nethergate, Priory Lane, Scales Street, Wharton Street) 10 - 6pm 

·        Leiston (High Street, Sizewell Road) 1pm - 6pm 

·        Oulton Broad (Nicholas Everitt Park, The Boulevard) 10 - 6pm 

·        Woodbridge (Deben, The Station) 10 - 6pm 

Saturday 4 June 

·        Halesworth (Angel North & South, Bridge St, Station Rd, Thoroughfare) 10am - 6pm 

·        Leiston (High Street, Sizewell Road) 1pm - 6pm 

·        Woodbridge (Hamblin Road, Lime Kiln Quay, Oak Lane, Theatre Street) 10am - 6pm 

Sunday 5 June 

·        Felixstowe (Crescent Road, Highfield Road, Ranelagh Road) 10am - 6pm 

·        Framlingham (Fore Street, Market Hill) 10am - 6pm 

·        Kirkley (Clifton Road) 10am - 6pm 

·        Saxmundham (Market Place) 10am - 6pm 

·        Southwold (Ferry Road, Harbour Quay East, Southwold Pier) 1pm - 6pm 

Signs are in place on the tariff boards within each car park advising visitors of the free parking offer. 

To check for Jubilee events taking place near you, or to register a community event of your own, visit www.festivalofsuffolk.org  

Plan your journey and find details on bus, walking and cycling routes at https://thewaytogosuffolk.org.uk/