🚗 Montague Hill South Car Park – The Complete Bristol City Centre Parking Guide

Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Bristol City Council)
Open: Enforcement 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (20:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
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Pricing & Permits

Tariffs (Mon–Sat, 08:00–20:00):
- Up to 30 min: £1.00
- Up to 1 h: £1.80
- Up to 2 h: £3.60
- Up to 4 h (max stay): £5.00
Payment Methods:
- Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
- Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 72563)
Resident Permits: Zone BS1 residential permits valid Mon–Sat after 18:00; apply via council portal
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £28 (valid any enforcement day)

Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	90 bays
Disabled Bays	5 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders)
Parent & Child Bays	2 wider bays near exit
Surface	Level tarmac with fresh white lining (repainted 2023)
Lighting	LED floodlights on 6 columns (12 lux)
Drainage	Channel drains with quarterly clearing
Security	CCTV coverage (6 cameras, 24/7 recording)
Signage	Digital display board with live occupancy and zone code
Height Limit	None (suitable for vans)

Accessibility & Adapted Facilities

Blue Badge Bays: Five bays closest to Clifton Street entrance—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in immediately outside machine for passenger set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to pavement across all pedestrian exits
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth routes to harbourside and city centre

EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options

On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 4×7 kW chargers in NW corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
- Cattle Market Car Park: 8×22 kW units, 5 min walk
- Queen Square MSCP: 6×7 kW units, 7 min walk

Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations

Period	Occupancy	User Profile
Weekdays 08:00–10:00	85 %	Commuters & shoppers
Weekdays 12:00–14:00	65 %	Lunch-time visitors
Weekdays 17:00–19:00	70 %	Evening appointments
Saturdays 10:00–14:00	90 %	Weekend shoppers
Sundays & Bank Holidays	40 %	Leisure visitors
Harbourside Events (seasonal)	100 %	Festival & concertgoers

Pro Tip: Arrive before 10:00 on Saturdays or use Cattle Market CP for overflow.

Walkability & Transport Links

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Bristol Harbourside	3 min	Waterfront dining & attractions
Cabot Circus	5 min	Shopping, cinemas & eateries
Castle Park	4 min	Green space & riverside walk
Bus Stops (West Street)	Adjacent	Frequent city routes & airport links

Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials

Public Toilets: Queen Square (5 min)
ATM: NatWest (Broad Quay, 4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (The Galleries, 5 min)

Food & Drink

The Watershed Café: Arts-centre bar & snacks
Giraffe Harbourside: Family dining & cocktails
Pho Bristol: Vietnamese street food

Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Cattle Market Car Park	5 min	£3.00/hr; £12/day	24 h	Covered & 22 kW EV charging
Queen Square MSCP	7 min	£1.20/hr; £8/day	24 h	Covered multi-storey, Park Mark®
On-Street Zone BS1	Adjacent	£0.50/30 min, £6/day	12 h	Short-stay & app only

Important Notices & Byelaws

Enforcement: 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; after-hours CCTV enforcement
Overstay Penalty: £70 PCN (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)

Expert Tips

Evening Saver: Park after 20:00 to enjoy a free overnight stay for nightlife.
Blue Badge Holders: Use any free bay—no need to circle for dedicated spaces.
Festival Goers: For large events, pre-book Cattle Market CP online to guarantee a spot.
Weather Alert: Northern rows can puddle after heavy rain; choose bays near entrance.

Future Developments & Planning

2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays pending council grant
2025 Q4: Digital pay-station trial with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for additional 50 bays under Bristol Parking Strategy (ref: BCC/PLN/2024/642)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Dec 2025

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