THE Great Western Hospital is offering four days of free parking this Christmas.

The barriers to all the car parks at GWH will remain up on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

The free parking is also being extended to staff.

A hospital spokesman said: "Obviously we cannot close up for Christmas and, at this time of year, when people would rather be at home with their family and friends, we greatly appreciate all those members of staff who come into work to continue providing high quality care and safe treatment to our patients."