A free park and ride service to the Kearsney Abbey parks will be trialled this bank holiday weekend.

The bus will run for three days from the car park at the DDC offices at Whitfield to the car park in Kearsney Abbey.

It comes amid the closure of the cafe car park while restoration works continue at the abbey and Russell Gardens.

People are being encouraged to walk or cycle there, but for motorists and people living nearby, a free lift is available between 9am-5pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

And with families in mind, the vehicle is accessible to wheelchairs and buggies. Dogs will be allowed at the driver’s discretion.

Restoration work continues at the Kearsney Parks which include Russell Gardens.

Works to key historic features, a new café and visitor centre in Kearsney Abbey are being funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.

Jenny Coller, Kearsney Parks Project Manager said: “We’re delighted to be able to trial this new park and ride service, and we will be assessing its success.

"Parking spaces at the parks are limited, and the café car park is closed during the construction works.

"We continue to encourage visitors to walk or cycle, or to try out the new park and ride over the Bank Holiday weekend.”

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