🚗 Bedminster Parade Car Park (4JA) – The Complete Bristol BS3 Parking Guide
Affordable 24/7 surface parking at Bedminster Parade – EV bays nearby, Blue Badge access & just minutes from Bedminster Station, Southville & Asda.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay-&-Display Car Park (Privately Operated)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (gate-free access)
🌟 Rating: 3.5/5 (based on local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.50 | Pay-&-Display or RingGo/mobile payment |
| 1–3 hours | £2.00 per additional hour | |
| 3–6 hours | £3.00 per additional hour | |
| Daily Maximum | £16.00 | Pay once, stay until close |
| JustPark Pre-Booking | From £1.10 per hour | Reserve in advance for best rates |
| Weekly Pass | Not available | |
| Permit Holders | Not eligible |
Payments accepted at on-site machines (coins, card) or via RingGo/JustPark apps. No change machines: contactless preferred.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~20–25 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Basic floodlights |
| Security | CCTV coverage; open perimeter |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: None on-site; nearest dedicated bays at Asda Bedminster (5-min walk)
Drop-off Zone: 10 minute lay-by on Goodwin Street
Level Access: Single-level surface, flush kerb drops at entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Asda Bedminster (2×7 kW Pod Point) – 5-min walk
BS3 Retail Park (4×22 kW Fastned) – 8-min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 7–9 AM | 95% | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 70% | Local errands & appointments |
| Evenings after 5 PM | 40% | Leisure visitors |
| Match/Event Days | 100% | Ashton Gate stadium crowds |
Pro Tip: On busy weekends or match days, book ahead via JustPark or use nearby Nelson Parade free 2 hr street bays.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bedminster Station | 6 min | Direct rail links to Temple Meads & city |
| Southville Shops & Cafés | 4 min | Independent retailers & eateries |
| Asda Bedminster | 5 min | Groceries & free EV charging |
| Ashton Gate Stadium | 15 min | Bristol City FC & major events venue |
| East Street market | 8 min | Local crafts & fresh produce (Wednesdays) |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: NatWest & Lloyds at Bedminster Station
Pharmacy: Boots (Parade Retail, 3 min walk)
Food & Drink:
Café @ Goodwin (2 min)
The Pie Shop (4 min)
Selection of pubs & takeaways on East Street
Public Toilets: Station concourse & Asda in-store
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Parade On-Street Bays | Adjacent | Free (2 h max) | 2 h | Ideal for quick shopping |
| NCP East Street (BS3 4HH) | 0.5 mi | £15/day | 24 h | Covered, secure |
| Victoria Street Car Park | 0.6 mi | £1.50/30 min | — | Central for Southville |
| Bedminster P&R (Longwell Green) | 2.0 mi | Free + bus fare | 24 h | Park & ride into city centre |
⚠️ Important Notices
CPZ Restrictions: Surrounding streets enforce Bedminster East RPS Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; check signage to avoid fines.
Overnight Parking: Permitted on-site (gate-free), but nearby streets lock down after midnight.
Roadworks: Utility works on Parade from June–July 2025 may cause minor access delays.
📌 Expert Tips
Early Bird: Arrive before 8 AM for easiest access and widest bay selection.
Booking Hack: Reserve via JustPark to guarantee space and save up to 50%.
Accessibility Hack: If you need Blue Badge parking, use Asda’s dedicated bays and walk back.
EV Recommendations: Check Asda’s Pod Point status via app before setting off.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Proposal to add 4 on-site EV chargers, subject to planning.
2026: Council study underway to convert part of parade parking to covered bays.
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