Scenic NT parking with accessible bays, member benefits, and direct walk to Melford Hall entrance.
National Trust Car Park at Melford Hall is a purpose-built facility serving visitors to the historic Melford Hall estate. The lot provides 200 sealed tarmac bays, including ten accessible spaces nearest the visitor reception entrance. Parking fees are £6 per day for non-members; National Trust members park free upon presentation of a valid membership card. LED bollard and lamppost lighting illuminate pedestrian routes from dusk until closing (7 pm in summer, 4 pm in winter), and a network of six CCTV cameras ensures security. Covered information shelters display estate maps, event schedules, and historic information panels. Seasonal maintenance includes monthly line repainting, quarterly litter collection, and bi-annual surface inspections to handle high visitor numbers during event days. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to the halls main entrance within a two-minute walk, and a National Trust shuttle operates between the lot and the visitor center on peak days.