🚗 Redcliffe Parade Car Park – The Complete Bristol Long-Stay Parking Guide
Affordable long-stay parking at Redcliffe Parade – flexible day rates, evening/overnight options & minutes from Bristol’s Harbourside and Temple Meads.
🚗 Type: Council-Managed Surface Long-Stay Pay & Display
🕒 Open:
Pay hours: 08:00–18:00 daily
Gates remain open for exit 24/7
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour (08:00–18:00): £2.70
Up to 2 hours: £5.40
Up to 3 hours: £8.10
Up to 4 hours: £10.80
Over 4 hours (max 24 h): £19.60
Evening (18:00–00:00): £4.50
Overnight (18:00–09:00): £6.00
Payment: Pay & Display machines (coins, card/contactless) or RingGo app
Blue Badge Holders: Free parking (display badge + free ticket from machine)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 35 marked bays |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac |
| Lighting | Entrance only, limited |
| Security | ANPR enforcement; occasional patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 2 marked bays near entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Layby immediately outside
Nearest Adapted Alternative: Queen Square MSCP (marked bays & barrier entry; 6-min walk)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Broad Quay MSCP (4×7 kW BP Pulse) – 5 min walk
Wapping Wharf (Pod Point – 2×7 kW) – 6 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 90 % | Harbourside explorers |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 30 % | Theatre & dining |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 on weekdays or before 10:00 on Saturdays to secure a bay close to the Harbourside.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Wapping Wharf | 5 min | Restaurants, cafés & public toilets |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church | 3 min | Historic landmark & scenic views |
| Bristol Temple Meads Station | 12 min | Rail links across the UK |
| Arnolfini & Watershed (Harbourside) | 7 min | Galleries, cinema & harbour walks |
| Castle Park | 8 min | Green space & riverside trails |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Watershed (ground floor) & Museum Café
ATM: NatWest & Barclays at Wapping Wharf
Pharmacy: Boots (Corn Street; 8 min walk)
Food & Drink
The Grain Barge: Café on a barge – waterside seating
Café By The River (Arnolfini): Light meals & drinks
St Mary’s Tavern: Pub classics under church spire
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square MSCP | 6 min | £1.50/hr; max £6.00 (08–18) | 24 h | Covered, barrier entry, blue badge bays |
| Temple Gate Long-Stay | 8 min | £1.50/hr; max £12.00 (08–18) | 24 h | Larger capacity, ANPR enforcement |
| On-Street Redcliffe Parade Bays | Adjacent | £4.50/hr (up to 1 h); evening @£4.50 | 1 h max | Quick short-stay |
⚠️ Important Notices
Display a valid ticket at all times during pay hours (08:00–18:00) to avoid a £70 PCN.
Blue Badge users must still obtain a free ticket from machines.
ANPR checks registration—enter your plate correctly in the machine or app.
📌 Expert Tips
Evening Freebie: After 18:00, park overnight for just £6 and exit by 09:00 next morning—ideal for late shows.
Season Saver: Purchase a long-stay season ticket via Bristol City Council for regular users.
Harbourside Hop: Combine parking here with a stroll to the Harbour festivals—space fills fast on event days.
EV Hack: Charge at Broad Quay before parking here for seamless visit.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Consultation: Bristol Council exploring conversion of 4 bays to EV chargers (7 kW) in next tariff review.
2026 Upgrade: Proposed resurfacing and new LED lighting under citywide parking improvements.
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