Free village parking with accessible bays, lit paths, and direct access to Little Bentley amenities.
Free Car Park Little Bentley is a rural facility managed by Colchester Borough Council, serving visitors to the Little Bentley village and local walking trails. The lot offers 30 sealed gravel bays, including two accessible spaces located nearest the pedestrian pathway leading to the village hall and church. Parking is free of charge with no time restrictions; overnight stays are discouraged by signage. Solar-powered LED bollards illuminate pedestrian routes from dusk until 9:00 pm, ensuring safe egress after evening strolls. No CCTV is installed due to minimal traffic; local parish wardens conduct periodic patrols. Covered information boards at the entrance display local walking guides, parish council announcements, and bus timetables for the limited 76 service to Colchester. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the village hall, church, and footpaths to the Tendring Peninsula within a two-minute walk. Quarterly maintenance includes gravel replenishment, line repainting of bay markers, and litter collection to maintain a tidy village environment.