Free forest parking at Rendlesham with visitor centre access
Rendlesham Forest Main Car Park is a Forestry England-operated surface lot providing 150 marked bays including eight disabled spaces located near the visitor centre entrance. Operating hours are sunriseĀsunset daily; no charges apply. The gravel-and-asphalt surface is grooved for drainage and inspected quarterly, with minor repairs within 48 hours. No lighting is provided to preserve dark-sky conditions; four CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian paths around the visitor centre. Pedestrian pathways lead to the forest visitor centre (1 minute walk), to the forest trails (2 minutes), and to parking overflow fields (8 minutes). No EV charging is available; nearest public charger is at Woodbridge Station Car Park, a 15 minute drive away. Weekly litter clearance and seasonal trail maintenance maintain a safe and pleasant forest entry.