
Free parking at Hockham Meadow picnic site
Hockham Picnic Site Car Park is a free, Forestry England-managed gravel lot serving the Hockham Meadow nature reserve and public picnic area. It provides approximately 50 marked bays including four disabled-access spaces located near the entrance gate. Operating hours are sunrisesunset daily; no charges or time limits apply. The gravel surface is graded seasonally for drainage; potholes and ruts are filled within 48 hours. No lighting is installed to maintain a natural setting; one CCTV camera monitors entry during daylight hours. Pedestrian trails lead directly to Hockham Meadow picnic benches (2 minutes walk) and to surrounding woodland walks (3 minutes). Monthly litter clearance and seasonal hedge trimming keep the area tidy. No EV charging is available; nearest public charger is at Pike Lane Car Park, Thetford, a 15-minute drive away.