Free garden parking with accessible bays, seasonal overflow, and direct access to Beth Chattos Gardens.
Beth Chattos Car Park is a private lot dedicated to visitors of Beth Chattos Plants & Gardens, located off Clacton Road in Elmstead Market. The site features 100 sealed gravel bays, including six accessible spaces situated directly adjacent to the main visitor entrance and gift shop. Parking is free of charge for garden patrons; overflow is managed by overflow signage and staff direction during peak season (AprilSeptember). Solar-powered LED bollard lights line the pedestrian walkway from dusk until 8:00 pm, ensuring safe egress. One CCTV camera monitors the entrance and accessible bays for security. Covered information boards at the entrance display garden opening hours, tour schedules, and local bus timetables for the No. 71 service to Colchester. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to the Tearoom and Display Gardens within a two-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes gravel replenishment, line repainting, and litter collection to maintain the serene, horticultural environment.