Free recreational parking at Bookham Commons
Bookham Commons Car Park is a free council-operated surface lot serving Bookham Commons recreational area. It provides 80 marked bays including five disabled-access spaces located near the main footpath to the commons. Operating hours are sunrisesunset daily; no parking fees or time limits apply. The tarmac surface is grooved to facilitate drainage and inspected quarterly, with any potholes filled within 48 hours. No lighting or CCTV is installed to preserve the natural setting; visitors are advised to park during daylight hours. Pedestrian routes lead directly to Bookham Commons walking trails (1 minute walk) and to local bus stops on The Approach (5 minutes). Biweekly litter clearance and seasonal hedge trimming maintain the areas clean, countryside atmosphere.