Buxton is getting ready to welcome the crowds this Saturday (4 December) when Buxton FC plays in the FA Cup's second round and the town welcomes shoppers and socialisers enjoying the pre-Christmas season.
It’s set to be busier than ever, with the usual weekly outdoor market and events at the Pavilions Gardens also taking place.
With that in mind, High Peak Borough Council is advising people to plan ahead and think about how they will travel to and from the town centre.
There is limited car parking available at the ground so demand for parking is expected to be extremely high.
Heavy traffic is expected on the roads into and out of Buxton so those heading to Silverlands or coming to enjoying the matchday atmosphere are being asked to arrive in good time for the 12.45pm kick-off - which is also live on BBC One.
“We expect that there will be plenty of people in town either heading to Silverlands or coming in to Buxton to watch the match on television and enjoy the magic of the Cup atmosphere, so it’s likely to be a very busy day.
“In addition to the match, the pre-Christmas period is now in full swing and people will also be browsing the shops, markets and events in the town as well as meeting up to socialise.
“Parking will be in high demand and we’re expecting our car parks to be full. So our strong advice is to plan ahead and, if you can, to take public transport or walk into town on Saturday if at all possible.
“If you need to park on-street, please be considerate to local residents and make sure you’re not blocking access or the main roads into the town.
“We want everyone to have a good time and making alternative arrangements now will help ensure people can enjoy all the activities on offer.”
High Peak MP Robert Largan visited the club recently, meeting with Buxton FC chairman Dave Hopkins to discuss anti-social behaviour and parking problems on match days.
The local MP also took a tour around the stadium to see their match day facilities and learnt how the club is providing opportunities to young people in the High Peak.
He said: "I know that many local residents have been concerned about the disruption of match days at Buxton. After meeting with the Chairman of the club, I have agreed to work constructively with him to see how we can minimise disruption for residents in the future.
"I am also impressed by the club’s football academy and the opportunities they have provided to young people across the High Peak.
"Buxton Football Club are having a fantastic season and I am incredibly proud of the side’s success. I will be cheering the whole team on in their FA Cup match against Morecambe."
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