Free village parking with accessible bays, lit walkways, and direct bus links to Colchester.
Ardleigh Cross Roads Car Park is a small rural council-operated facility serving the Ardleigh village and Brown Bear Inn area. The lot offers 40 sealed gravel bays, including two accessible spaces positioned nearest the footpath entrance to the local pharmacy and church. Parking is free of charge with no time restrictions, although overnight parking is discouraged by signage. Solar-powered LED bollards line pedestrian routes from dusk until 10:00 pm, providing safe access to the village amenities. One CCTV camera monitors the entrance for security during evening hours. Covered community notice boards at the entrance display local event schedules, church service times, and the timetable for the No. 74 bus service to Colchester, which stops on Main Road within a two-minute walk. Quarterly maintenance occurs to replenish gravel, repaint bay markers, and clear litter, ensuring a neat, welcoming environment for residents and visitors.