Ticketed parking for Castle Combe visits and AONB walks, daylight use only
Castle Combe Visitor Car Park is a privately managed gravel lot located at the entrance to the medieval village of Castle Combe, serving tourists and local walkers. The facility accommodates approximately 100 vehicles on a first-come basis and operates 8 am6 pm daily; no overnight parking. Pay-on-entry charges are £5 per vehicle, payable via card or cash at the barrier kiosk; pedestrians may use a separate lane for a £2 walking fee. No lighting or CCTV is provided; visitors should plan to arrive and depart during daylight hours. An information board details walking trails, village maps, and best practices for protecting heritage buildings. Pedestrian paths lead directly into the village square (100 m) and the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty footpaths (200 m). No EV charging is available; nearest station at Chippenham Designer Outlet Car Park (15 km). Seasonal film shoots and festival weeks reduce capacity by 50%; overflow directed to private farm overflow parking (0.5 km) with shuttle bus service. Maintenance crews clear litter daily and inspect signage quarterly.