NEW car parking charges are set to be introduced in some areas in Malvern.

Malvern Hills Trust said it would offer reduced evening parking charges for visitors next month. 

The reduced cost has been put in place to provide a better value for money for those looking to stay in the car parks for shorter periods of time in the evening. 

New charges will be trailed from April 1 to all those visiting the Hills and Commons.  

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A spokesperson from the Trust said: “The income our charity receives from the car park tickets and passes is essential in supporting our work to care for this landscape for people and wildlife.

“Following comments from visitors, we will be trialling an evening tariff from April 1 for those visiting later in the evening. 

"This will provide better value for those who stay for shorter periods after work or later in the day.”

How much will the new charges be?

The new evening ticket will be available between 6pm and 11pm for £3. 

Any tickets purchased between 6am and 6pm will cost £5.25 and will be valid from the time of purchase to 11pm.

Pay and display tickets are valid on the day of purchase across all the Trust’s car parks.

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The Malvern Hills Trust said those who live in the levy-paying areas of Malvern Hills District Council wards of Chase, Dyson Perrins, Malvern Link, Pickersleigh, Priory, Wells and West Malvern and the parishes of Colwall, Guarlford and Mathon a concessionary parking pass is available. 

An annual pass is also available to purchase for frequent visitors who live outside this levy-paying area. 

The Malvern Hills Trust manages ten pay and display car parks around the Hills and Commons.

The contribution made by the public through the purchase of parking passes supports the Trust’s work in caring for 1,200 hectares of the Malvern Hills landscape.