National Trust Car Park – Dunwich Heath and Beach Minsmere Rd, Saxmundham IP17 3DQ
National Trust parking at Dunwich Heath & Beach
National Trust Car Park at Dunwich Heath and Beach is a gravel-and-asphalt lot offering approximately 150 marked bays including ten disabled-access spaces located near the visitor centre entrance. Operating hours are 8 am8 pm daily (AprilSeptember) and 8 am5 pm (OctoberMarch); parking fees apply via pay-and-display machines accepting coins and contactless payments; no overnight parking. The surface is graded for drainage and inspected monthly; potholes and ruts are repaired within 48 hours. No lighting is installed to protect wildlife; four CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian pathways. Pedestrian routes lead directly to the heath trails (1 minute walk) and to the beach access path (5 minutes). Six DC fast-charging EV bays (50 kW) are located near the entrance, operating on a pay-as-you-go basis. Weekly litter clearance and seasonal vegetation management maintain a nature-friendly environment.
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