Free parking for St James Lake visitors
A free 50-space gravel-and-tarmac lot managed by Brackley Town Council for visitors to St James Lake. No pay-and-display; a three-hour courtesy limit is recommended by signage. No lighting or CCTV; town rangers patrol during daylight. Bays are demarcated by timber bollards; overflow grass parking accommodates peak periods. A signed footpath leads to lakeside viewing platforms, picnic areas and bird hides. Ideal for anglers, walkers and family outings to the lakeside green space.