National Trust Car Park – Cookham Moor – The Complete Visitor Guide 🚗 - Parking Management Network UK

Where

🚗 Type: Member/Public Car Park (National Trust)

🕒 Open: Dawn to dusk (gated access)
🌟 Rating: 4.7/5 (praised for location, noted for limited spaces)

💰 PRICING & PERMITS

Cost:
- Free for National Trust members (display card)
- £5/day for non-members (honesty box)
Payment: Cash/coins only (no contactless)
Permits: NT membership required for free parking

📊 CAPACITY & PHYSICAL FEATURES

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	~35 (grass & gravel surface)
Surface	Mixed grass/gravel (can flood after heavy rain)
Lighting	None (natural light only)
Security	Rural location – low crime but no CCTV
Height Limit	2.0m (unsuitable for motorhomes)

♿ ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled Access: Compacted gravel path but no designated bays
Nearest Adapted Parking: Cookham Station Car Park (8-min walk, 2x bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Church Road (adjacent to car park entrance)

🔌 EV INFRASTRUCTURE

On-Site Charging: None (rural conservation area)
Nearest Options:
- Pod Point (Waitrose SL6 9EN – 2x 7kW) – 10-min drive
- Tesla Supercharger (Maidenhead SL6 8BY) – 15-min drive

📅 PEAK TIMES & OCCUPANCY

Timeframe	Occupancy	User Profile
Summer Weekends 10AM–4PM	100%	Thames Path walkers
Weekdays 9AM–12PM	60%	NT members/rural commuters
Winter Weekdays	30%	Local dog walkers
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9AM on sunny weekends or use Cookham Station Car Park (pay-by-phone).

🚶 WALKABILITY SCORE

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Thames Path	2-min	Direct riverside access
Stanley Spencer Gallery	5-min	Cultural highlight
The Bel & The Dragon	7-min	Historic riverside pub
Cookham Bridge	10-min	Picturesque crossing to Bourne End

🛒 NEARBY AMENITIES

Essentials:
- Public Toilets: Cookham Moor (seasonal, 3-min walk)
- ATM: Cookham Village Post Office (5-min walk)
Food & Drink:
- The Ferry (4-min walk) – Waterside dining
- Cookham Tearooms (6-min walk) – Homemade cakes

🅿️ ALTERNATIVE PARKING COMPARISON

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Cookham Station	0.5 miles	£3.50/day	24h	Rail commuter option
Moor Hall (SL6 9SW)	0.3 miles	Free	2h	Smaller overflow option
Waitrose SL6 9EN	1.5 miles	Free (2h)	2h	EV charging available

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICES

Overnight Parking: Strictly prohibited (gates locked at dusk)
Flood Risk: Avoid during/after heavy rain (common Jan-Feb)
Event Days: High demand during:
- Cookham Regatta (July)
- Stanley Spencer Festival (September)

📌 EXPERT TIPS

NT Membership Hack: Free parking pays for itself in 4 visits (£5/day vs £10/month membership).
Photography Tip: Sunrise over the moor from the eastern bays.
Bike Combo: Park here + cycle Thames Path to Marlow (avoiding parking fees).

🔮 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

2025: Potential resurfacing (subject to NT funding)
2026: Feasibility study for solar-powered pay station

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