Cooks Yard A Walter Radcliffe Rd, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9FF
Waterfront parking with accessible bays, free short-stay, and direct access to Wyvern Marina.
Cooks Yard A Car Park is a private facility operated by Wivenhoe Parish Council, serving local boatyard employees and visitors to the waterfront. The lot offers 40 sealed gravel bays, including two accessible spaces located adjacent to the reinforced walkway leading to the Wyvern Marina. Access is uncontrolled; parking is free for up to four hours, and overstays incur a £1 per hour charge enforced by patrols. Solar-powered LED bollards line pedestrian routes from dusk until 9 pm for safe egress. No CCTV is installed; however, local wardens conduct evening drives to deter unauthorized use. Covered signage at the entrance displays boat launch schedules, tide times, and local bus timetables for services to Colchester. Pedestrian pathways link directly to Cooks Yard restaurant, boat rental stations, and waterfront picnic areas within a one-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes gravel replenishment, line repainting, and litter clearance to maintain a tidy, maritime-focused environment.
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