Free NT parking at Southwick Country Park
A free National Trust gravel car park offering 100 informal bays beside the Upper Lake at Southwick Country Park. No pay & display; stays are limited to five hours by signage. The site is unlit and without CCTV, but rangers patrol frequently during daylight. Wooden bollards mark bay boundaries. Walking trails to the lakeshore and woodland start at the car park entrance, with picnic tables and viewpoint platforms nearby. Ideal for families, dog-walkers and cyclists.