🚗 Chorleywood House Estate Car Park – The Complete Rickmansworth WD3 Parking Guide

Type: Free Public Surface Car Park (Managed by Three Rivers District Council)
Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Rating: 4.3/5 (local visitor reviews)

Pricing & Permits

Cost: Free (no charges, no permits)
Regulations: Observe bay markings; no overnight camping or sleeping in vehicles
Future Changes: No planned introduction of charges or permits

Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	Approx. 60 marked bays
Surface	Tarmac
Lighting	Partial: entrance and main route only
Security	No formal CCTV; occasional ranger patrols
Height Limit	None (generous vertical clearance)

Accessibility

Disabled Access: Level surface throughout; no dedicated bays but free to use any bay with Blue Badge displayed
Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in at main entrance for 10-minute loading/unloading
Paths: Smooth surfaced paths to house, café and trails

EV Infrastructure

On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
- Chorleywood Station Pod Point (4×7 kW) – 8 min walk
- Rickmansworth Station (2×22 kW) – 12 min walk

Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe	Approx. Occupancy	User Profile
Weekdays 09:00–12:00	50 %	Local walkers & café visitors
Weekdays 12:00–15:00	40 %	Lunch-time visitors
Evenings 16:00–19:00	30 %	Dog walkers & runners
Weekends 10:00–16:00	90 %	Families & countryside tourists

Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to secure a bay for day-long exploration.

Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Chorleywood House Café & Gardens	2 min	Tea, snacks & children’s play area
Grand Union Canal Towpath	5 min	Scenic waterside walks
Chorleywood Station	8 min	Chiltern Line rail link into London
Chorleywood Village Centre	10 min	Shops, pubs & community centre
Rickmansworth Aquadrome	15 min	Lakeside leisure & watersports

Nearby Amenities

ATM: NatWest & Lloyds at Chorleywood Village (10 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (Station Road, 8 min walk)
Public Toilets: In estate café during opening hours; also at station
Play Area: Children’s playground adjacent to café

Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Chorleywood Station CP	0.4 mi	£4 all-day	24 h	EV chargers & CCTV
Rickmansworth Station CP	0.6 mi	£6 all-day	24 h	Fast chargers & covered bays
On-Street (Boundary Rd CPZ)	Adjacent	£1.20/h (2 h)	2 h max	Free after 18:30 & weekends

Important Notices

Event Days: Large estate events (e.g., village fêtes) may close car park early—check council website
Ground Conditions: May be muddy in winter outside tarmac area; avoid peripheral grass margins
No Overnight: Not monitored overnight—vehicles left at owner’s risk

Expert Tips

Birdwatchers: Early-morning parking guarantees proximity to lake hides before crowds arrive
Blue Badge Hack: Use any bay and take a café voucher from the desk for priority seating
Picnic Prep: Purchase picnic supplies in Chorleywood village before arrival for seamless day out

Future Developments

2025: Three Rivers Council reviewing addition of solar LED lighting across all bays
2026: Proposal to mark 4 dedicated accessible bays near café entrance

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