Pre-booked secure parking at Memorial Stadium, BS7 – 200 bays under cover, steps from Filton Avenue entrance for match days, events & campus visits.
🚗 Type: Private Pre-Book Surface & Covered Car Park (ParkBee)
🕒 Open:
• Match Days & Event Evenings – from 2 hours before kickoff until 1 hour after final whistle
• Non-Event Days – 06:00–22:00
🌟 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (ParkBee user average)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Match Day Rate: £8.00 (pre-book)
Event Day Rate: £10.00 (concerts, fairs)
Non-Event Hourly: £1.50 / hr
Daily Max (Non-Event): £8.00
Payment: Pre-book via ParkBee app or website; pay on arrival by QR code if unreserved
Cancellation: Free up to 2 hours prior; 50% fee thereafter
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Total Spaces | 200 bays (150 open; 50 undercover) |
Disabled Bays | 10 marked Blue Badge bays |
Surface | Level tarmac & concrete under canopy |
Lighting | Full LED canopy & perimeter lighting |
Security | Gated entry, barrier control, CCTV surveillance |
Height Limit | 2.2 m under canopy |
♿ Accessibility
Step-free, level routes to all stadium entrances
Wide disabled bays near turnstile gates
Drop-Off Zone: Designated lay-by on Filton Avenue immediately outside main gates
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Filton Avenue On-Street: 4× 7 kW chargers – 2 min walk
Gloucester Road Car Park (BS7 8BN): 6× rapid DC chargers – 8 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
---|---|---|
Match Days (2 hrs pre–kickoff) | 100 % | Home & away supporters |
Match Days (post-match 1 hr) | 90 % | Outbound departures |
Non-Event Weekday 08:00–10:00 | 60 % | Training staff & visitors |
Non-Event Weekday 12:00–14:00 | 40 % | Community centre users |
Pro Tip: Pre-book for guaranteed bay on high-demand match days.
🚶 Walkability Score
Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|
Memorial Stadium Gates | On-site | Direct access to turnstiles |
University of Bristol Campus | 5 min | Lectures & campus facilities |
Filton Avenue Shops | 3 min | Cafés & convenience stores |
Gloucester Road (BS7) | 8 min | Retail & rapid EV charging |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Stadium concourse (match/event access)
ATM: Stadium reception kiosk
Pharmacy: Tesco Express (Filton Avenue)
Food & Drink
Memorial Stadium Café (match/event days)
The Duncey (0.1 mi) – traditional pub fare
Costa Coffee (Filton Avenue)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
ParkBee North Bristol RFC Lot | 0.3 mi | £5.00 / day | 24 h | Cheaper non-event rate |
Gloucester Road Car Park | 0.4 mi | £1.20 / hr; £6 / day | 24 h | EV charging |
On-Street Filton Avenue Bays | 0.1 mi | £1.00 / hr | 4 h max | Closest to stadium |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Barrier controls active; pre-booking mandatory on match days
Height Restriction: 2.2 m under covered bays—oversize vehicles use open bays
Maintenance: Weekly barrier and lighting checks; next scheduled May 2025
📌 Expert Tips
QR-Code Pay: For impromptu parkers, scan QR at entrance to pay without booking
Bay Choice: Covered bays offer shelter but fill first—arrive early if needed
Stay Updated: ParkBee app provides live availability and event notifications
🔮 Future Developments
2025: ParkBee considering installation of 10 rapid EV bays under stadium partnership
2026: Potential expansion to 250 bays via adjacent lot acquisition