Free Saturday parking returns to Kettering and Corby town centres this December
Parking12 November 2026
As with previous years, North Northamptonshire Council will be offering free parking in council-owned car parks in Kettering and Corby town centres on Saturdays throughout December.
Free parking will be available in all council-owned pay and display car parks in Kettering and Corby town centres on:
- Saturday 5 December
- Saturday 12 December
- Saturday 19 December
This applies to all council pay and display car parks in Kettering and Corby town centres, excluding Corby railway station car park.
Christmas is a hugely important time for our town centres and local businesses, and we are pleased to once again offer free Saturday parking in Kettering and Corby throughout December.Cllr Chris McGiffen, North Northamptonshire Council's Executive Member for Highways, Waste and Environment
We know many residents enjoy shopping locally and supporting businesses on their doorstep in the run up to Christmas. This scheme helps make those visits a little easier while encouraging people to spend time in our town centres during the festive season.
Separately, we're currently consulting on a draft parking strategy for North Northamptonshire, and I would encourage everyone to take part. While that consultation is ongoing, we're pleased to be able to offer free Saturday parking in Kettering and Corby again this Christmas.
With more people shopping online, town centre businesses are fighting for customers this festive period more than ever. With this in mind, we are keen to support by offering free parking on Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas so that families can shop together for presents and everything that makes this time of year so special.Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of the Council
The council’s Hi Street campaign will be bringing festive cheer to local town centres while championing the independent businesses at the heart of our communities. At the centre of the campaign is a new Christmas advert, The Christmas List, which tells a heartwarming story about a child, their Christmas wishes and the things that truly matter, reminding us that the most magical Christmas stories start closer to home.
Alongside the advert, North Northamptonshire Council will be celebrating Small Business Saturday with festive spotlights on local businesses, giveaways and seasonal content designed to showcase the fantastic range of independent retailers and experiences on offer. Whether you're searching for the perfect present, enjoying a festive day out or supporting your favourite independent shop, every visit and purchase makes a real difference to our local communities.
The usual parking arrangements remain in place in all other car parks across North Northants.
More details about changes to council services over Christmas will soon be available on the council’s website.
Residents can find out more about parking across North Northamptonshire and take part in the consultation on the draft parking strategy via the council's website.