Free parking for pub patrons and North Meadow walkers
The Blunsdon Arms Car Park is a free gravel lot adjacent to The Blunsdon Arms pub in Blunsdon St Andrew, serving pub patrons and local walkers accessing the North Meadow nature reserve. The lot accommodates approximately 50 unmarked bays, including two Blue Badge spaces near the pub side entrance. It operates 7 am11 pm daily; parking is free, but users are requested to patronize the pub. There is no lighting or CCTV; visitors are advised to arrive and depart during daylight hours. Pedestrian paths lead directly to the pub entrance (20 m), adjacent public footpaths to North Meadow (100 m), and the Thames Path (500 m). No EV charging is available; nearest charging station at Stratton Retail Park Car Park (6 km). Seasonal local fetes and charity bowls tournaments at the pub may reduce available bays by 30 %; overflow is directed to Highworth Road Car Park (4 km). Maintenance crews clear litter monthly and inspect drainage quarterly.