Free nature reserve parking at Aspal Close, Bury St Edmunds
Aspal Close Nature Reserve Car Park is a free, council-operated unpaved gravel-and-grass lot serving the reserve and adjacent birdwatching hide. It offers approximately 30 marked bays including two disabled-access spaces located near the trailhead. Operating hours are sunriseĀsunset daily; no charges or time limits apply. The gravel-and-grass surface is graded quarterly to maintain drainage; minor potholes and washouts are filled within 48 hours. No lighting or CCTV is installed to preserve nocturnal wildlife; visitors should park only during daylight. Pedestrian paths lead directly to the reserve footpath (1 minute walk), birdwatching hides (3 minutes), and to local bus stops on Church Road (5 minutes). Monthly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain a tidy countryside environment. No EV charging is available; nearest public charger is at Vinery Road Short Stay Car Park, a 15-minute drive away.