Trafford Centre Premium Parking - how it will work, how much it costs and reaction to first pay-for car park

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The Trafford Centre's first ever pay-for car park will open to the public next week, and the news has been causing a stir among shoppers.

The vast shopping mall will still have some 11,500 free parking spaces for visitors to use across 18 car parks. But from Wednesday, November 27, there will also be the option of paying for Premium Parking, which has taken over a section of the shopping centre's Upper Peel 5 car park.

This newly revamped area includes bigger bays to fit even the biggest of luxury and family cars. It also guarantees you a parking spot only a short walk to the entrance to Selfridges and the mall. READ MORE: Inside the Trafford Centre's big new Santa's Grotto at magical new location Bosses at the centre have confirmed the full details of the new Premium Parking site this week, including the rates you will pay - which will depend on the day you park there.

It launches just in time for the busiest time of year at the shopping centre with the Christmas rush through December. Off peak parking, which is Monday to Friday, will see you pay from £4 an hour to park there.