Free rural parking with accessible bays, illuminated trails, and direct access to Tattingstone Vineyard and river paths.
Tattingstone Car Park is a rural facility managed by Babergh District Council, situated off Tattingstone Road, providing 40 sealed gravel bays. Two accessible spaces are located nearest the pedestrian pathway leading down to Tattingstone Vineyard and the Tattingstone Causeway footpath. Parking is free, with a recommended maximum stay of three hours, enforced by periodic patrols. Solar-powered LED bollard lights line the walking route from dusk until 9 pm, ensuring safe passage. No CCTV is installed due to low traffic. Covered information boards at the entrance display local nature trails, vineyard tour details, and bus schedules. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to the Tattingstone Vineyard tasting room within a two-minute walk and to the River Orwell fishing platforms. Monthly maintenance includes gravel replenishment, line repainting of bay markers, and litter collection to maintain a tidy rural environment.