Free heritage village parking with accessible bays, pay-and-display, and direct access to Lavenham church and shops.
Church Street Car Park is a small public facility managed by Babergh District Council, serving visitors to the medieval village of Lavenham. The lot provides 40 sealed tarmac bays, including two accessible spaces closest to the pedestrian pathway leading to St Peter and St Paul Church. Pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards; tariffs are £1 per hour with a three-hour maximum stay, and a daily cap of £5 applies thereafter. Solar-powered LED bollard lighting illuminates pedestrian routes from dusk until 10 pm, and one CCTV camera monitors the entrance and accessible bays. Covered information boards at the entrance display village heritage guides, trail maps, and local amenity details. Pedestrian pathways link directly to Lavenhams historic guildhall, tea rooms, and boutiques within a two-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter clearance to preserve the villages historic charm and offer a safe parking experience.