(DT2 8QJ) Dorchester - 7 Bockhampton Lane

Thorncombe Wood car park, for access to woodland walks and the Thomas Hardy cottage (closed Fridays & Sundays) and visitor centre. Signage states no overnight parking. Daytime is fine. Max stay 12 hours. Charged by registration recognition cameras. Large flatish gravel parking lot. One bin on-site. Public toilets inside visitor centre (when open). There's also a dog wash outside the centre (£3 for 3 minutes).