Shoppers in Gloucester can park for free this Small Business Saturday 2025, with Gloucester City Council encouraging residents and visitors to shop local with free parking in its car parks.
Where can you park for free in Gloucester?
Gloucester City Council is offering free parking in its car parks on Westgate Street, Station Road and Hare Lane North on Small Business Saturday.
When is Small Business Saturday?
This year, Small Business Saturday falls on Saturday 6 December 2025.
What is Small Business Saturday?
Small Business Saturday is a nationwide event designed to support small, independent retailers across the country.
It's an important day for retailers in the run-up to Christmas and encourages shoppers to visit their local shops in person and buy in-store, rather than online.
Cabinet member for performance and resources at Gloucester City Council, councillor Declan Wilson, said: 'Small businesses are the backbone of our high street and we’re very lucky in Gloucester to have lots of independent shops and small businesses offering something special and unique.
'While we know that many people will do some of their shopping online I would urge shoppers to also shop local if they can. Nothing beats local friendly service especially at Christmas and every pound spent keeps our city a thriving and vibrant place to live.'
