People heading into Wells for the carnival will be able to park for free after 6pm at several city car parks and Tesco, according to the event organisers.

The free options listed for Friday, 20 November, are Tesco on Tucker Street and the council car parks on Tucker Street, Princes Street, Whiting Way, Union Street and South Street.

Morrisons on East Somerset Way is listed as free from 5pm to midnight, while the Whiting Way Waitrose car park is free after 5pm.

Stoberry Park School on North Road is offering 100 spaces from 5.30pm for £5, payable in cash. Organisers also list Priory Road car parks and private parking at Studio24 and on South Street.

The procession starts at 7pm from Wells Relief Road on the Shepton Mallet side of the city. It will travel along Strawberry Way, Tucker Street, Chamberlain Street, Sadler Street, High Street, Broad Street and Priory Road, finishing near The Sherston Inn.

The carnival's website says temporary road closures and diversions will be in place, but the exact roads and closure times have not yet been added to its 2026 road-closure page. Drivers are advised to check the organiser's carnival website for updates before travelling.

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