Cudmore grove Paid car park The Leys, Broman’s Ln, Colchester CO5 8UE
Paid nature parking with accessible bays, member benefits, and direct access to Cudmore Grove trails.
Cudmore Grove Car Park is managed by Essex Wildlife Trust, providing access to the Cudmore Grove Country Park and nature reserve. The lot offers 90 sealed gravel bays, including four accessible spaces located adjacent to a firm footpath leading to the visitor centre and picnic area. Parking is pay-and-display: machines accept coins and contactless cards, with tariffs at £3 for up to four hours and £5 for a full day; National Trust and Essex Wildlife Trust members park free upon presentation of a valid membership card. Solar-powered LED bollard lights line pedestrian routes from dusk until 9:00 pm, ensuring safe egress. One CCTV camera monitors the entrance for security. Covered information boards display country park trail maps, wildlife-spotting guides, and seasonal event schedules such as birdwatching walks and volunteer planting days. Pedestrian pathways provide direct access to coast path trails, boardwalks, and the River Colne estuary within a two-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes gravel replenishment, line repainting of bay markers, and litter collection to maintain a pristine natural environment.
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