🚗 Sainsbury’s Patchway Car Park – The Ultimate BS34 Grocery Parking Guide
Free 2-hour customer parking at Sainsbury’s Patchway – 120 bays on Chessel Drive, steps from bus links, shops & Patchway Community School for stress-free shopping.
🚗 Type: Private Customer Car Park
🕒 Open:
• Mon–Sat 07:00 – 22:00
• Sun 10:00 – 16:00
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (Google Reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Free for first 2 hours (display valid shopping receipt to extend)
Overstay Penalty: £70 Parking Charge Notice issued by APCOA
Payment: No pay-and-display; enforcement via ANPR
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with clear bay markings |
| Lighting | Full LED floodlights |
| Security | ANPR cameras; occasional patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Level, step-free access from car park to store entrance
Wide aisles and dropped kerbs at disabled bays
Nearest Adapted Parking: Marsh Common Car Park (0.3 mi; 6 bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Short single-yellow curb at main entrance (observe signage)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Avon Retail Park (BS34 5UY): 4× 7 kW chargers – 5-min walk
Cribbs Causeway Tesco Extra: 8× rapid chargers – 10-min drive
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 75 % | Commuters grabbing essentials |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Lunchtime grocery runs |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 80 % | After-work shoppers |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend family shoppers |
| Sundays 11:00–15:00 | 85 % | Leisure & bulk shoppers |
Pro Tip: Use the receipt-validate at Customer Services to extend stay to 3 hours when stocking up.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Patchway Community School | 2 min | Safe pedestrian crossing for families |
| Patchway Retail Park | 4 min | Home goods, electronics & café |
| Filton Abbey Wood Station | 12 min | GWR services to Bristol & South Wales |
| Community Centre & Library | 3 min | Toilets & services for visitors |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Inside Sainsbury’s (ground floor)
ATM: Sainsbury’s Bank machine by entrance
Pharmacy: Sainsbury’s Pharmacy (inside store)
Food & Drink
Starbucks (store entrance)
Greggs (in-store)
Subway (Avon Retail Park)
Costa Coffee (Retail Park)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Retail Park Car Park | 0.2 mi | Free (2 h) then £1.20/h | 4 h | On-site EV charging |
| Marsh Common Car Park | 0.3 mi | £0.80/h (up to £6 day) | 12 h | 24/7 access, pay-and-display |
| Filton Abbey Wood Station Car Park | 0.6 mi | £2.50/day | 24 h | Rail & bus interchange nearby |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: APCOA patrol daily; ANPR monitors all bays
Overstay PCNs: Prompt appeal via POPLA if issued
Maintenance: Bi-annual line-marking & surface checks (next: Summer 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Receipt Validation: Scan before exit to avoid PCN when you go over 2 hours
Bay Choice: Park in rows closest to the main entrance for quickest return
Stay Updated: Follow Sainsbury’s Patchway on social for car-park notices
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposed addition of 4 EV charging bays under Bristol City Region scheme
2026: Potential conversion of 10 bays to electric delivery van parking
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