Women shoppers are being treated to a pampered parking experience at the Whitgift Centre thanks to a special female only bay.

The extra-roomy parking spots feature special lighting, pink wallpaper and a dedicated CCTV camera to help women drivers feel more relaxed and ready to shop.

The centre is also on the look out for a trained Reiki masseuse to work the bays in case shoppers need an added spot of pampering.

Whitgift Centre director Andrew Bauer said: “Customer feedback has informed us that 98 per cent of our female shoppers want to feel more cosseted and cherished within our car parks.

“We felt it was time to address that issue and enable our female shoppers to have the very best shopping experience at the Whitgift right from the time they enter the premises.”