Free village parking with accessible bays, lit pathways, and direct access to St. Osyth Priory and coastal walks.
Mill Street Car Park is a village facility operated by Tendring District Council, located off Point Clear Road in St. Osyth. The lot provides 40 sealed gravel bays, including two accessible spaces situated adjacent to the pedestrian path leading to St. Osyth Priory and the village hall. Parking is free for up to four hours; pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards for any additional time at £1 per hour. Solar-powered LED bollard lights line pedestrian walkways from dusk until 9:00 pm, ensuring visitor safety. No CCTV is installed due to low traffic volumes; local wardens conduct periodic patrols. Covered signage displays village event schedules, heritage trail maps, and bus timetables for the 75 service to Colchester. Pedestrian pathways link directly to St. Osyth Priory, museum, and coastal footpaths within a two-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes gravel replenishment, line repainting, and litter collection to maintain a tidy, heritage-rich environment.