Festive shoppers can park at the Co-Op/B&Q car park and use the bus stop on Elm Road, which will drop them off at the Horsefair Shopping Centre's bus station, on Monday (December 21).

"By using the Park and Ride scheme, shoppers will be dropped off and picked up at the Horsefair making the event really easy to access. I fully support this initiative as spaces will be difficult to find at the centre and around the town, on the day of the market," said Horsefair manager, Kevin Smith.

The scheme is completely free to use, giving shoppers more time to enjoy the vast amount of stalls and attractions that the annual Christmas Market has to offer.

Shoppers can Park and Ride from 8.45am – 4.30pm.

For more information on the Horsefair Shopping Centre call 01945-584109 or visit www.horsefairshoppingcentre.co.uk.