Park and ride scheme launched for Christmas shoppers

A park and ride scheme will start in Windsor this weekend to help shoppers heading into the town for some festive shopping.

The Royal Borough has set up a service for motorists at energy firm Centrica in Maidenhead Road, which will operate for four weekends up until Christmas.

Courtney Coaches will run free services from 10am to 6pm every 15 minutes direct to Peascod Street this weekend and on the weekends of December 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18.

Parking stays of up to four hours will cost £2.50 (£1 with an advantage card) or £4 for more than four hours (£2 with an advantage card).

Barriers will allow vehicles into the site at 10am, which will then be lowered at 7pm, when all cars must be removed from the site.