Car Parking in Chesterfield

Vicar Lane announces free parking on selected 2024 dates

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre in the heart of Chesterfield has announced free parking for shoppers on six dates in 2024.

On the last Sunday of every month for the rest of the year, shoppers can enjoy their visit without needing to stop at the payment kiosk upon exiting the carpark. Customers can simply park, shop and leave completely hassle-free.

Free parking can be enjoyed on the following dates, starting this weekend:

  • Sunday 28th July
  • Sunday 25th August
  • Sunday 29th September
  • Sunday 27th October
  • Sunday 24th November
  • Sunday 29th December

Shaun Brown, Centre Manager, Vicar Lane said, “We are delighted to be launching this new initiative with YourParkingSpace. It gives us a chance here at Vicar Lane to reward our customers and show them just how valued they are!’’

The shopping centre is also hosting several activities this summer as part of its Summer of Sport screenings. The Olympics will be broadcast on the big screen in St. James’ Square on 26 July – 11 August, followed by the Paralympics from 28 August – 8 September.

The pop-up giant games will also be out on the green in St James’ Square for families to enjoy. Visitors can choose from Giant Chess, Connect Four or Table Tennis for a competitive game in the sunshine.

Over the Summer holidays, the kids can get involved in free Olympic themed activities. The young Olympians will receive a passport on their first visit and be challenged to collect stamps each time they come to Vicar Lane. A prize will be awarded on their third visit and they will be entered into a prize draw if all stamps are collected.

For more information on stores to visit and to keep up to date on what’s going on at Vicar Lane visit https://www.vicarlaneshoppingcentre.co.uk/

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Vicar Lane Shopping Centre supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Charity car park in Chesterfield to support Ashgate Hospice

A car park in Chesterfield is giving motorists the chance to support Ashgate Hospice each time they use it.

Bank Park, a charity car park operator, has taken on the management of another scheme in the town, with the latest now being the organisation’s 4th site in Chesterfield.

Spa Lane Car Park sits just off the slip road from the A61 (behind the Bridge Inn pub). The site provides a fully lined and tarmacked 83 space car park. It also provides drivers with state of the art cashless payment terminals, along with use of Bank Park’s Twinpay App.

Nick Hill, Regional Director of Bank Park, commented: “The shift towards cashless payments aligns with the broader trends of the parking industry, where technological advancements are re-shaping traditional practices.

“At Bank Park, we pride ourselves on our innovation and forward thinking. Just with every single Bank Park pay to park scheme, we support fantastic local worthy causes.

“Patrons of the car park can feel proud to know that everytime they park in a Bank Park scheme a portion of the revenue is donated to a fabulous charity.

“The charity we are extremely proud to support is the Ashgate Hospice Appeal. This incredible charity offers unique help to patients and families living with terminal illness. But also provides much needed support to families who have lost loved ones.”

Bank Park supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

Bank Park

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Visit Chesterfield for a great day out or to stay. Brilliantly located in the centre of the UK with superb road, rail and air links, the town is famous for its 800 year-old open air market and the unique and unusual ‘Crooked Spire‘ Church.Planning a visit to Chesterfield? Find out more about making the most of your trip here.

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Vicar Lane announces upgrade to car parking facilities

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre will be undergoing an upgrade to the car park and general parking facilities in the coming weeks.

YourParkingSpace has been chosen as a partner to bring the parking facilities into the digital-era and streamline shoppers’ parking experience from 11th January.

Shoppers will see improvements to the car park access as entry/exit will be controlled by a new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. In addition, there will be a number of ways to pay either on site at a Payment Kiosk where cash and card is accepted, or digitally with ‘Pay by Mobile’ or ‘Express Checkout’ using the relevant QR codes that can be found on site.

Frequent visitors to Vicar Lane will also have the option to Pre-Book a space or set up AutoPay.

YourParkingSpace offers 24/7 customer service support and a free app to download for Android and IOS users.

Vicar Lane’s multistorey car park provides 400 spaces including 18 disabled spaces and 12 parent and child parking spaces.

Shaun Brown from Vicar Lane said: “We are delighted to be working with YourParkingSpace to upgrade and modernise our car park for visitors of Vicar Lane. We know this investment will enhance our shoppers experience giving choice and flexibility to everyone’s busy day to day activities.’’

Based in the heart of Chesterfield, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre is  home to a range of popular high-street retailers and a mix of unique independent stores. Shoppers of all ages will find they can shop for products from clothing, mobile phones and cosmetics to greetings cards and household items with lots of friendly, attentive staff ready to help.

For more information on stores to visit and to keep up to date on what’s going on at Vicar Lane visit https://www.vicarlaneshoppingcentre.co.uk/  

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

Vicar Lane Fun Day

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