Next week Darlington will be hosting the start of stage two of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain cycling race.

Hundreds of people will be flocking to Darlington and Redcar, where the stage will end.

We have looked at the car parks available and found the best in both towns for you to park in.

With all the road closures that will be in place on the day, September 4, there will be no need for the additional stress of worrying about parking.

Last year the Tour of Britain was watched by a total of one million spectators and thousands will be enjoying stage 2 on Wednesday.

Here are the car parks that are recommended:

Feethams Multi Storey in Darlington

The multi storey Feethams car park in Darlington has 650 spaces available. 

That includes 33 blue badge spaces and 10 electric charging points. 

The car parking charges are not too bad at £1 for an hour.

Most spectators will want to watch the start and whizz off to other viewpoints along the route for another glimpse of the cyclists.

Free Park and Stride at Redcar Racecourse

Once you have enjoyed following the riders along part of the route you will want to enjoy the end of the stage in Redcar.

If you park at the Redcar Racecourse for free it is only a 15 minute walk to the finish line and the Tour Village.

You can avoid all of the traffic from the road closures closer to the event and get in a short walk.

This would be the perfect way to end a brilliant day, with free parking.

Here is the full map of the route if you want to plan any extra stops along the way:

(Image: Tour of Britain)

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Men's Tour of Britain Men Race Director Rod Ellingworth, said: "The tough opening to this year's Men's Tour of Britain Men intensifies on stage two with another day that is relentless up and down as we cross the Tees Valley and the North York Moors. Two years ago, the climbs in this area provided decisive in the race and we are sure they will once again shape the overall general classification battle.

"Thanks to our partners across the Tees Valley, in Darlington, Stockton, and Redcar & Cleveland, plus stakeholders in North Yorkshire, we have put together a route that showcases some fantastic moorland and coastal scenery, while also providing plenty of opportunities for attacking and entertaining riding.

"I've no doubt that the closing kilometres of racing, with the double ascent of Saltburn Bank, will be among the most spectacular in this year's Men's Tour of Britain Men."