LATE-NIGHT shopping is returning to Salisbury in December – with free parking on offer for shoppers hoping to bag some bargains.

A range of city shops are set to stay open later on December 4, 11 and 18, as the big day draws nearer.

And in an extra push to support traders, Salisbury BID is funding free parking at all Wiltshire Council-run car parks between 4pm and 6pm, when charges stop for the evening, on all three nights.

Car parks included in the offer are Brown Street East and West, Central Long Stay, College Street, Culver Street, Salt Lane, The Maltings and Lush House.

Among stores set to stay open late are independent retailers such as Bradbeers, Luxury Bubble, OSO Boutique, Anokhi, The Artisan Wine and Spirit Co and Clearway Pets plus many more, as well as national chains like Primark, M&S, H&M, TK Maxx, Goldsmiths and Deichmann.

Many are offering shoppers special deals at the late-night shopping events, as well as enticing offers such as dinks and entertainment.

There will also be a range of performances around the city each night, helping spread festive cheer to shoppers.

Performers across the three weeks include Bishop Wordsworth’s School, Amesbury Community Soul Singers, Downton Band, Starcast Performing Arts, Hyde Brass Band, Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir and Salisbury City Band.

Elf helpers will also be on hand around the city on December 4 and 11, directing people to where they’d like to go and handing out maps and information, as well as promoting offers available in stores.

And organisers also warned there might be a chance of snowfall, but added no more…

For more information and details of offers, visit experiencesalisbury.co.uk/live/promotions-offers.