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£2 winter parking offer updated: you said, East Devon District Council delivered

Monday, 28 October 2024 15:25

By Julie Green

For £2, from Friday 1 November 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, you can park for up to four hours in most short stay car parks, or up until midnight in all other East Devon District Council car parks.

For £2, from Friday 1 November 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, you can park for up to four hours in most short stay car parks, or up until midnight in all other East Devon District Council car parks.

Listening to feedback from residents about the winter offer in previous years, EDDC is introducing changes at some of the council’s busiest car parks. At short-stay car parks in Sidmouth, Exmouth and Honiton, a four-hour maximum stay for the £2 ticket will be introduced, and this ticket will not be transferable to other car parks. As a result of this change, it is expected that more drivers will be able to make use of the best spaces, closer to the town centres. There is no change to the winter offer at EDDC’s other car parks.  

To apply the winter offer, use the RingGo app on your mobile, entering the location code 42976 at car parks with a four-hour limit, or 42973 at sites where you can park until midnight. Alternatively, buy a paper ticket from one of the machines using either cash or card. 

With Christmas approaching, EDDC's winter car parking promotion encourages people to shop local and support their High Street. Enjoy a day out this winter, exploring what East Devon has to offer, without having to rush back to your car. The reduced car park charges are expected to boost trade throughout the traditionally quieter winter season. 

Councillor Sam Hawkins, EDDC's portfolio holder for Finance, said: 

“I’m delighted that we’re continuing the popular £2 parking offer this winter. The council has reviewed how car parks were used during the previous offers and this year’s changes will make it easier for residents and visitors to get a cheap parking space.” 

As well as updating the winter offer, the council is making better use of its land. For example, 61 extra spaces were added to Exmouth’s Estuary car park in July 2024.  

To find a car park near you, visit EDDC’s car parks map, and for more information about the offer, visit the frequently asked questions page. 

*Please note that Mamhead Slipway, and Sideshore Car Park in Exmouth, Otter Estuary Nature Reserve in Budleigh Salterton, and Lyme Street in Axminster, are not included in the offer as they are managed by EDDC but are owned privately. 

**The short stay car parks with a four-hour limit are: 

Exmouth

  • Imperial Road 
  • London Hotel  
  • Exmouth Town Hall  

Sidmouth

  • Ham East   
  • Ham West   
  • Roxburgh  
  • Mill Street  

Honiton 

  • King Street 

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