Free rural parking on A1065 near West Stow footpaths
A1065 Parking is a council-managed unpaved gravel-and-grass lot serving residential neighbourhoods and nearby countryside footpaths. It offers approximately 60 marked bays including five disabled-access spaces positioned near the gated entrance. Operating hours run from sunrise to sunset daily; no charges or time limits apply. The gravel-and-grass surface is graded quarterly for drainage, with potholes and ruts filled within 48 hours. No lighting or CCTV is installed to preserve the rural environment; visitors should park only during daylight. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to nearby footpaths toward West Stow Village (3 minutesÂ’ walk), to local bus stops on Hargrave Road (5 minutes), and to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village (15 minutes). Biweekly litter clearance and seasonal hedge trimming maintain a tidy setting. No EV charging is available; nearest public charger is at Vinery Road Short Stay Car Park, a 12-minute drive away.