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Crown Car Park announces Christmas opening hours

Crown Car Park has released its opening hours for the festive period, with extended hours this Thursday but closures on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

The big picture: Ipswich's Crown Car Park will operate on modified hours throughout the Christmas and New Year period, affecting shoppers and visitors to the town centre.

Crown Car Park in Ipswich
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Crown Car Park will open late on Thursday for late-night shopping but will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Key dates:

  • Thursday, 19 December: Extended hours from 8am to 9:30pm for late-night shopping

  • Christmas Eve: Closes at 6pm

  • Christmas Day: Closed

  • Boxing Day: 8:30am to 6pm

  • Friday, 27 December: 8am to 11:30pm

  • New Year's Day: Closed

Bottom line: Visitors are advised to check the car park's opening times before travelling, as hours differ from regular operation during the holiday season. Further information can be found at ipswich.gov.uk/crowncarpark

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